Dylan LoughlinJan 83 minNavigating Working & Schooling From HomeCopacetic have spoken to Relate NI counsellor and head of Clinical Service Ali Templeton, and put together some top tips for homeworking
Dylan LoughlinDec 30, 20202 minPractical Changes Arising From Brexit For Students, Workers & EmployersThe end of the Brexit Transition Period is up on us, but what does that actually mean and how will our daily and working lives change in 202
Dylan LoughlinDec 8, 20202 minWork-Related Social & Virtual EventsIt's important to have a work-related social events policy which includes virtual events in order to ensure employee conduct remains appropr
Dylan LoughlinDec 3, 20203 minWorker, Employee or Self-Employed: Employment Status in the Delivery SectorWhen it comes to businesses within the delivery sector it is important you are aware of what terms you engage certain personnel on.
Dylan LoughlinNov 23, 20202 minTight New Timescales For Furlough ClaimsThere are tight new timescales for lodging a furlough claim with HMRC. Broadly, the claim has to be submitted within two weeks of the end of
Dylan LoughlinNov 11, 20202 minUpdated Furlough Guidance - November 2020The UK Government has now issued updated guidance since extending the Furlough Scheme to the spring of 2021. Here are some of the key points
Dylan LoughlinNov 10, 20204 minThe Redundancy Process: A Detailed Guide For EmployersThis blog takes you through the entire redundancy process including the information given to employees, statutory consultation periods and r
Dylan LoughlinNov 1, 20202 minCoronavirus Update: Job Support Scheme postponed as Furlough extended to DecemberOn the evening of October 31st, as Boris Johnston introduced further lockdown restrictions in England, he also committed to keeping the CJRS
Dylan LoughlinOct 7, 20202 minPromoting A Positive Health & Safety Culture In The WorkplaceHealth and safety is the foundation for success in any organisation and failure to comply with policies or implement safety management...
Dylan LoughlinSep 24, 20204 minUK Gov Announces Winter Job Support Scheme - But How Does It Work? Chancellor Rishi Sunak today announced a new Winter Job Support Scheme, how exactly will it work? We have put together an explainer to help
Dylan LoughlinSep 22, 20201 minOctober Furlough Changes & Managing Workplace OutbreaksOctober will see more changes to the Furlough Scheme including a reduction in Government contributions. It is important that you have a plan
Dylan LoughlinAug 21, 20201 minChanges to the Furlough Scheme from September 1st From 1 September CJRS will pay 70% of usual wages up to a cap of £2,187.50 per month for the hours furloughed employees do not work.
Dylan LoughlinAug 6, 20204 minAdoption, Bereavement & Other Statutory Payments HR Consultant Carrie Wilson sets out the different statutory payments that employers need to be aware off including Shared Parental Leave.
Dylan LoughlinJul 21, 20202 minFurlough Update - Upcoming Actions You May Need To Take In this blog we will cover the dates for the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and actions you might need to take as well as info on the JRB.
Dylan LoughlinJul 9, 20202 minEat Out to Help Out & The Job Retention BonusChancellor Rishi Sunak has announced a series of measures including a Job Retention Bonus of £1000 per Furloughed Employee
Dylan LoughlinJun 26, 20202 minUnfair Dismissal in Northern Ireland: David Wardle v RMS Cash Solutions LtdThe Claimant was employed by the Respondent for a period of 6 years when he was dismissed for gross misconduct on the 9th May 2019.
Dylan LoughlinJun 1, 20203 minFlexible Furloughing & Employer ContributionsFrom 1 July 2020, you’ll have the flexibility to bring previously furloughed employees back to work part-time – with the gov...
Dylan LoughlinMay 29, 20202 minThe Equal Pay Act at 50In 1968, Sewing Machinists at Fords Dagenham Plant, Women, began striking against the company pay structure which favoured men and which pai
Dylan LoughlinMay 26, 20201 minCooking with Copacetic This Wednesday, for episode 2 of Coping with Coronavirus we are joined by Institute of Hospitality Chef of the Year, Daniel Harvey! Dan is t
Dylan LoughlinMay 22, 20201 minStatutory Sick Pay Repayment Scheme LaunchesThe SSP repayment scheme will launch next week and will enable employers with fewer than 250 employees to claim coronavirus-related SSP