Welsh businesses that employ workers from the EU should urgently check the status of any EU employees to ensure they are able to continue working. Workers who have stayed in the UK past 30 June…
What the new off-payroll working (IR35) legislation could mean for businesses
Changes to the off-payroll working rules (IR35), that were postponed due to Covid last year, came into effect on April 6, 2021. IR35 is the abbreviation used for the ‘intermediaries legislation’, which is a set of…
Mid pandemic – post Brexit – is it time to review your contracts?
Most businesses take time to put business, supplier and employment law contracts in place, but never review them regularly. The problem is that UK law is not static and over time, business needs and priorities…
Safely working from home
Many people have been working from home for some weeks now, and with government advice continuing to be to ‘work from home if possible’, Simon Thomas, partner at Hutchinson Thomas Solicitors, looks at what employers…
Getting your organisation ready to return to work
With the UK Government encouraging businesses to prepare measures for their staff to return to work, Employment Law Solicitor Simon Thomas, partner at Hutchinson Thomas, looks at some of the points employers and employees will…
Furlough Advice: Job retention scheme extended until October
The Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has been extended for a further four months. Simon Thomas, partner at Hutchinson Thomas, offers furlough advice and explains what changes have been announced. Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced…
Employment contracts: what employers need to know
If you’ve started employing people, it’s vital that you know the legalities around employment contracts. Simon Thomas, partner at Hutchinson Thomas, outlines the key considerations. Building your team can be hugely exciting, but it’s important…
5 key employment law changes for 2020
This year brings some important changes to employment law. Simon Thomas, a partner at Hutchinson Thomas, gives an overview. If you’re an employer, you need to be aware of certain key changes coming into effect…
Furlough: what it means and how it can help your business
Under the new Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme the government will pay 80 percent of the wages of furloughed employees. Simon Thomas, partner at Hutchinson Thomas, explains what this means for businesses. Chancellor Rishi Sunak recently…
Maternity discrimination: the problem that won’t go away
The law is very clear on issues of maternity discrimination – but the tribunals keep on coming. Simon Thomas, partner at Hutchinson Thomas, explores why. Despite robust laws in the UK to prevent maternity discrimination,…