Can an employee take annual leave while on furlough?
Government guidance on Holiday entitlement and pay during coronavirus (COVID-19) confirms that furloughed employees can take annual leave, without the furlough period […]
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COVID-19 – How to get back up and running.
For your FREE COVID-19 Risk Assessment Contact Us. The article below has been written as a guide to help you explore some […]
What can I be doing to help my business during COVID-19?
Think AHEAD — This can be a moment for strategic and long-term planning. Examples include: Update your business plan: budgets, timelines, risk plans, […]
COVID-19 FAQ for Employers
Can an employer rotate which employees are furloughed during the coronavirus crisis? Guidance published by HM Revenue and Customs on the Coronavirus Job Retention […]
Employee has contact with coronavirus sufferer what do I do?
Employee has contact with coronavirus sufferer Protecting the workforce If an employee does not have the symptoms associated with coronavirus, but […]
New Employment Contracts are a requirement from April 2020
FROM APRIL 2020 ALL EMPLOYEES HAVE THE RIGHT TO RECEIVE THEIR TERMS & CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO COMMENCING WORK In April 2020 a new […]
Brexit and what you need to do next
This weeks Blog will take you through the Settlement Scheme for EEA nationals currently working and wishing to remain in the UK […]
HR FAQ’s
Does it matter if an employee’s written statement of terms and conditions of employment is out of date? Section 38 of the […]
The Works Christmas Party
Welcome to Westcountry HR’s November blog….. Firstly, forgive us for mentioning the word ‘Christmas’ so early in November. But our first word […]
Mental Health in the workplace.
How does it impact on the employer and your employees Here at Westcountry HR we are keen to keep you up to […]