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As lockdown rules are gradually eased, thoughts of employers inevitably turn to the question of what needs to be done to ready the workplace for returning staff and what problems this might throw up....

If you have read all the posts this week then, besides to be congratulated on your stamina, you will know we have covered a lot of ground. https://youtu.be/zaLn8vDg6sA On Monday we looked at Hea...

In today’s blog we look at what your rights are if you do not want to agree to your employer's offers.  https://youtu.be/S5o3DiaZa1k I read your earlier piece and it sounds like I have no re...

Today we look at some more technical issues about the furlough scheme including how it interacts with sickness and holiday pay.  https://youtu.be/1nB5-rxx33g I've agreed to go on furlough but 8...

In our second post of the week we will look at the furlough scheme in outline. https://youtu.be/Raxjp-COlEU My employer says I must go on 'furlough'; what does this mean?  'Furloughing' is...

In the first post of our themed week, employment lawyer Nick Hanning looks at whether you should be attending work at all and what to do if you are concerned about your safety. https://youtu.be/vzB...

COVID-19 has had a devastating impact on all our lives and for the most part we have all accepted the consequences with calm resignation. We are doing what we know to be best for everyone else. The sa...

Stop Press: The online portal for claims did indeed go live this morning and may be accessed here. Early indications are that there have been some minor issues with accessibility but received wisdom...