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When can costs justify discrimination?
In Heskett v Secretary of State for Justice [2020] EWCA Civ 1487 the Court of Appeal held that although saving or avoiding costs cannot in and of itself justify indirect discrimination on grounds of age, an employer’s need to reduce costs in order to balance its books...
Extended Furlough – further guidance
The Government further updated its guidance on the extended Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) last night. We have summarised the key new points below since our last briefing on 3 November. Extended to March 2021 – The CJRS has now been extended to 31 March 2021....
Furlough Extension
Just when everyone was getting to grips with the new Job Support Scheme (JSS), the Government extends the existing Furlough scheme. The extended Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) announced on 31 October 2020 is U.K. wide and so covers eligible employers and...
Virtual Redundancy Consultation during Furlough
As the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) comes to an end on 31 October 2020, many organisations may be contemplating redundancies, particularly as the new Job Support Scheme (JSS) requires a more significant contribution to wages from employers. Further to our...
New Job Support Scheme
The Government introduced the New Job Support Scheme (JSS) yesterday to support viable jobs in businesses which are facing lower demand over the winter months due to COVID-19 after the closure of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) on 31 October 2020. The JSS...
Redundancy Consultation – 10 Key Considerations
Introduction One of the unfortunate consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic is that it is widely predicted that a deep recession will follow and unfortunately, this will result in job losses. In implementing redundancies, it is crucial that employers ensure there is a...
Furlough and Notice
On 25 June 2020, the Government issued a revised version of the Treasury Direction on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS). It is complex and mainly relates to the various calculations you need to undertake to flexibly furlough employees. The Government has...
Update on the CJRS and Flexible Furlough
On 15 June 2020, the Government provided further guidance on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS), including the new Flexible Furlough Scheme. A summary of the updated Guidance is set out below:- From 1 July 2020, employers will have the flexibility to bring...
Reforms to the CJRS
As you will no doubt have heard on the news, the Government has announced reforms to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS). The key dates and changes are outlined below. 10 June is the last date for employers to place employees on furlough (to allow for the...
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