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From Certificates to Belief Statements: The CPS and the Limits of Forum Bar Intervention
Rebecca Niblock
22 May 2020
Your legal rights on returning to work during COVID-19
Whilst the prime minister's broadcast on 10 May did not open the floodgates to City employers requiring staff to "return to work" enmasse, most firms are already drawing up plans for how that should be organised and many of us will have been thinking about what will happen when employers start to update their 'work from home' advice.
21 May 2020
Changing terms and conditions: when furlough is not enough
It has recently been reported that nearly a quarter of all employees are on furlough leave. It is a staggering statistic and indicative of the need for and success of the government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.
20 May 2020
Property adjustments required to ensure a safe return to work: Employment and Property law insights
As the UK eases its lock-down measures, employers need to start planning a safe return to work for staff. In the short-term, this means providing a ‘COVID-19 secure’ environment, enabling staff to maintain social distancing whilst attending work.
14 May 2020
Guidance for employers on conducting disciplinary and grievance procedures during the Coronavirus pandemic
The overwhelming message from ACAS’ guidance is that the current situation is not a reason to circumvent dealing with investigation, grievance and disciplinary processes properly. Thought should be given as to whether to do so at this time and, if so, how to do that in a fair and reasonable way.
12 May 2020
#BulliesBeKind – top tips for senior executives tackling workplace bullying
Speaking up against workplace bullying is understandably challenging and can be made immeasurably harder by damaging effects of being the victim of abuse. Sadly, until meaningful action is taken, it is likely that the bullying will continue, potentially intensify and exacerbate the negative impact on you.
