I don't want to come in to work? The economy is slowly moving towards greater activity as lockdown rules are relaxed. Companies will adjust to the new rules on furlough and look to generate as much activity as possible whilst sticking within the various Government guidance on the workplace. Gone are the days when workers…

After the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (Scheme) has been through a number of developments and is with us until the end of October. Getting agreement on the terms of furlough remains important and from 1 August 2020 the Scheme is operating on a reduced basis. What will face employers after…

McCormicks' Employment Team Wins Landmark Case [caption id="attachment_2291" align="alignright" width="214"] Sara Morgan[/caption] An appeal to the Upper Tribunal Tax and Chancery Chamber by HM Revenue and Customers (HMRC) over a Judgment that a number of referees were not employees of the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) has been dismissed. The appeal related to referees…

Job Retention Scheme Update The Job Retention Scheme has developed over the weeks of the pandemic and a Treasury Direction has now been issued which sets out the legal framework for the Scheme. Here are some points worth emphasising in relation to furlough: Employees who were employed on 19 March 2020 (previously 28 February 2020)…