Since the pandemic hit the UK earlier this year many employees have worked from home and it seems some employers have found issues with home working. Here is a guide to home working and how we can make these issues easier. It now seems it will be a long time before everything returns to normal. Therefore, employees may be required to work from home more often. Even if your employees have worked from home before, they might not have spent such a long time away from their colleagues. In one sense, we’re all in it together, but in another sense, it’s a different experience for everyone. Having additional responsibilities, such as childcare, or losing out on chances to socialise might be starting to affect your employees. What are the Advantages? Besides preventing employees from catching the coronavirus and passing it on to others by social distancing, home working creates a more flexible schedule, the ability to work from any location, and no more commuting were the top reported benefits The cost savings associated with remote work may win over many companies. As well, switching to virtual meets in some instances can also be a significant cost savings. Employers and employees […]
Many clients have been asking these last few weeks about Furlough and the Job Retention Scheme. We have some guidance from the government on the subject, what it is and what you are entitled to do as an employer. In Summary Fees and commissions will not be included in the 80% refund Employees can do voluntary work whilst on furlough as long as you the employer don’t generate any revenue from that activity Employees must be furloughed for a minimum of 3 weeks No employee starting work with you after 28 February 2020 can be part of the scheme It gives guidance on calculating the average working week if you have employees who work variable hours The employer remains liable for paying NI and pensions contributions but you can claim the NI and pension contributions back through the scheme Employees on sick leave or self-isolating should get Statutory Sick Pay, but can be furloughed after this. Employees who are shielding in line with public health guidance can be placed on furlough. The CJRS covers those employees who were made redundant after 28 February 2020, providing they are rehired by their employer. For full time and part time salaried employees, the […]
