Feature Articles

If there is one thing everyone can agree on, it is this: 2020 has been a year we won’t forget in a hurry. Ben McCarthy, lead researcher and employment law writer at Croner-I takes a look back on notable tribunal developments and tribunal rulings from this year.

Months after being infected with Covid-19, people are still suffering with symptoms commonly known as “long Covid”. Laura King considers how workplaces should respond.

Over the past few years, Black Friday and Cyber Monday have both become major sale events in the UK. Ben McCarthy, lead researcher and employment law writer at Croner-i, explores how employers can keep staff productivity during these days.

This article forms part of this year’s Christmas series, being published on the site until the end of December.

A summary of the government guidance for employers in England on how workplaces can remain Covid-19 secure.

With certain coronavirus restrictions set to remain in place across the UK for the Christmas period, many of our usual festivities may need to be changed, or cancelled completely, this year. Ben McCarthy, lead researcher and employment law writer at Croner-i, examines how employers can keep staff morale up during this period.

This feature advises on the procedures employers may wish to put in place when re-opening the workplace, relating to revising working methods, employee training and absence management, as well as some of the more common HR considerations.

Since the first lockdown back in March, homeworking has become a very significant part of many organisation’s daily operation. Ben McCarthy, lead researcher and employment law writer at Croner-i, explores where we are with homeworking.

The risks from Covid-19 are still very much present in the workplace and it is important to remember that employers have a duty of care towards their employees and should take reasonable steps to protect the health and safety of their workforce. This information is being continually checked and updated.

These FAQs deal with the mechanics of furloughing workers under the Job Retention Scheme (JRS) in place from November 2020.