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The Personal Protective Equipment Regulations 2022 have come into force, amending the original Regulations which came into effect back in 1992. Under these amended Regulations, it now means that responsibilities on employers and employees will extend to limb (b) workers as set out and defined within the Regulations. Under the
In February we looked at the proposed changes and increases to living costs that the Government were considering bringing into effect. Since then, there have been further changes to key areas such as National Insurance contributions. We are seeing unprecedented increases to fuel, energy, and food, and from 1 April
The government’s COVID-19 announcement yesterday (21 February 2022) confirmed the end of all COVID-19 restrictions which will gradually take effect between now and 1 April. It will mean that moving forward the responsibility for how to live with the virus will be placed on individuals rather than the government and
Claiming backdated holiday pay outside the usual tribunal time rules You may well remember a case going back and forth through the various courts relating to Pimlico Plumbers. It is a long-standing and complicated case that has dealt with employment status and rules around claiming backdated holiday pay. The claimant
Do you operate in the health and social care sector? Back on 31 January, Sajid Javid, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, announced his belief that “it is no longer proportionate to require vaccination as a condition of deployment’” when it comes to the COVID-19 vaccination. As
Statutory rate increases In early January, the Department for Work and Pensions proposed what the new rates of pay will be for the annual increase in April. These are expected to be as follows: The rates of Statutory Maternity Pay, Statutory Paternity Pay, Statutory Adoption Pay, Statutory Shared Parental Pay
Currently, employers may check the right to work online using the job applicants ‘share code’ or by checking the applicant’s original documentation. They may also use the Home Office’s Employer Checking Service to check an employee’s or job applicant’s immigration status. Positive feedback about the ability to make right to
COVID-19 mandatory vaccination regulations have now been introduced into the wider health and social care sector. The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) (No. 2) Regulations 2022 were made on the 6 January 2022 and came into force on 7 January 2022. There is currently a
National Minimum Wage Increases for 2022 The Government has announced the National Minimum Wage (NMW) increases for next year. The top band, known as the National Living Wage, will increase from £8.91 to £9.50 per hour from April 2022. This band applies to those aged 23 and over and is
From 11 November 2021, all care home workers will be required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, unless they are exempt under the regulations. The new guidance covers anyone entering to undertake care work. Workers must have received the full course of the vaccination. The vaccine offers the best protection
Power Link Machines (UK) Ltd was sentenced for safety breaches after the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) was informed the company was using gaskets within its generator sets that contained asbestos. Prohibition Notice The company was served with a Prohibition Notice on 26 March 2018 requiring them to stop the
Update on the COVID-19 emergency right to work checks In March 2020, the UK Government introduced emergency legislation on how to deal with right to work checks during the pandemic. We reported last month that these checks would be extended until 20 June 2021 given the continuation of lockdown measures
The following guidance is the latest information from the Home Office on the EU Settlement Scheme as published by the UK Government. All content is available under the Open Government Licence v3.0, (OGL) except where otherwise stated. 30 June 2021 deadline for applications From, Tuesday 1 June, there are
Coronavirus related employment claims can include breach of contract and discrimination in respect of Furlough, both in terms of the selection and process in managing the scheme and unfair dismissal claims in respect of redundancy selection and failure to consult. Some health and safety claims can also be lodged at
The UK is now starting to see claims at employment tribunal connected to employment disputes arising out of the pandemic. Coronavirus related employment claims can include breach of contract and discrimination in respect of Furlough, both in terms of the selection and process in managing the scheme and unfair dismissal
A recent case at the Employment Appeals Tribunal has demonstrated how essential it is for businesses to have clear and thorough employment policies as well as regular and meaningful training on equality, inclusion and diversity. The Case The claimant, Mr Gehlen, who is of Indian origin, was employed by Allay
A mattress manufacturer was fined after an employee was dragged into machine and suffered multiple injuries. This article shows how accidents can happen if machines are not checked properly and the correct safety control measures are not evident. It also shows how easy it is to access moving parts of
Soaring unemployment in the aftermath of COVID-19, on top of an existing backlog, has seen the highest level of employment tribunal claims in ten years. A person bringing an employment tribunal claim will now have to wait 14 months to have their case resolved, with while a quarter of people
Employment Status – Referees Are part-time football referees employees, whose match fees and other payments are subject to PAYE, or independent contractors? In the case HMRC vs Professional Game Match Officials Limited, referees were engaged by Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) to officiate at matches primarily in Leagues 1
The Government have proposed to introduce new rights for eligible employees to receive ‘Neonatal Leave’ and ‘Neonatal Pay’ to support families when a baby is born prematurely or sick and receives care in a neonatal unit. This article discusses what those rights are expected to be and when they are
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