June 10th, 2020
The employer has a duty to take all reasonable steps to provide employees with a safe place to work and a safe way of working. The coronavirus crisis is unique...
June 10th, 2020
Despite a limited easing of the lockdown, Government advice remains that employees should work at home where that is possible. Encouraging employees to continue to work from home not only...
June 10th, 2020
The government will not make any contribution to the pay for the hours actually worked. We advise that this agreement should be in writing. Returning furloughed staff part-time Currently, employees...
June 10th, 2020
From 1 August 2020, the government will start paying less towards those employees on furlough. They will gradually reduce contributions from 80% up to a cap of £2500 to lower...
June 4th, 2020
We are probably going to be experiencing difficult economic times for a considerable period to come and many employers will be forced to make cutbacks in their staff. So this...
March 31st, 2020
This news bulletin addresses some of the HR related questions that we have been asked by our clients, however, please note that the situation is changing very quickly. We will...
March 19th, 2020
During this time of great uncertainty, DCL would like to reassure you that we are doing everything possible to keep you up to date with the latest developments and policy...
March 5th, 2020
As we are beginning to receive emails from clients asking how to deal with employment law issues raised by the recent COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, we thought it helpful to send...
October 23rd, 2019
Are your job adverts accidentally putting off potential applicants? A new LinkedIn report has looked at the language used in job adverts and found that certain things can deter a...
October 23rd, 2019
Under section 45A of the Employment Rights Act 1996, workers have the right not to be treated badly by their employer for refusing to work in breach of the Working...
