HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has updated its guidance on late furlough claims, clarifying what is meant by a ‘reasonable excuse’ for submission after the deadline.
COVID-19: Employment Tribunals scheduled more than 12 months in advance
Delays at employment tribunals are set to increase, with discrimination cases taking as long as 14 months to reach a court hearing, according to the latest research.
UK unemployment rises by 4.8 per cent, with redundancies reaching a record high
The UK’s rate of unemployment rose to 4.8 per cent in the period between June and September, while redundancies reached a record high, according to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
COVID-19: How will the extension of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme affect employers?
The Government announced the extension of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) just hours before it was due to close on 31 October, as a new national lockdown in England was announced. But how will this affect employers?
Diversity and inclusion policies help attract top talent, study reveals
Over two-thirds of employers believe that a diversity and inclusion policy has helped them attract top talent, a major study has revealed.