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Government to allow employees to carry over annual leave for two years
Employees who are unable to take all of their statutory annual leave entitlement in the current year will be able to carry it over into the next two years.The amendment to the Working Time Regulations, which was announced on 27 March 2020, has been put in place to support employees ...
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Eight in 10 employers pay more than statutory sick pay requirements
Eight in 10 (80%) employers are providing staff with sick pay at a level over and above statutory amounts during the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, according to research by Lewis Silkin.Employer surveys involving 70 HR leaders from businesses collectively employing more than 200,000 staff, which took place in March 2020, also ...
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Wilko pushes back sick pay changes due to Coronavirus pandemic
Having previously announced an end to sick pay for staff of less than a year's tenure, homeware and household goods chain Wilko Retail has pushed back this change and stated that it will continue to pay sick pay to all staff who are absent due to Covid-19 (Coronavirus). Wilko is ...
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Starbucks will continue to pay employees not working during Coronavirus pandemic
American coffeehouse chain and coffee retailer Starbucks will pay its employees for the next 30 days, regardless of whether they choose to stay at home, to ensure any staff that come into work are not doing so because of financial pressures, and to help prevent the spread of Covid-19 (Coronavirus). ...
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Debbie Lovewell-Tuck: Occupational health in a changing world
As our Occupational Health Week, in association with Health Shield, draws to a close, it is time to reflect on some of the trends and issues currently shaping employers’ strategies in this area.In the current climate, looking after employees’ health and wellbeing is arguably more important than ever. Despite some ...
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Amazon increases pay by $2 per hour during Coronavirus crisis
Technology organisation Amazon is to offer employees an extra $2 (£1.70) per hour during the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.In addition to hiring 100,000 new full and part-time staff to cope with the challenges created by the spread of Coronavirus, throughout April, Amazon employees across the US, Canada and Europe will be ...
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Two-thirds of UK staff feel they can work effectively from home
Just over two-thirds (67%) of UK employees feel that technological advancements allow them to adopt flexible and home working while continuing to be effective in their job, according to research by Glassdoor.The research undertaken between 11 and 16 March 2020, surveying 1,028 UK office employees, found that three-quarters (76%) of ...
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Working from home: Spotify survival guide
Working from home can be lonely, particularly when self-isolation is thrown into the mix.To help employees cope with this period of isolation, Employee Benefits has compiled a list of Spotify playlists, aimed at beating the blues, boosting productivity, and making self-isolation a little less isolating.The perfect work playlistHighlights: Feelgood and ...
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Deliveroo offers Coronavirus hardship fund for riders with medical evidence
Online food delivery organisation Deliveroo has announced that it will introduce a hardship fund for riders that contract Covid-19 (Coronavirus).Deliveroo riders are classed as self-employed contractors and therefore not eligible for sick pay allowances afforded to employees. The fund will be available to individuals that can produce proof of contracting ...
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Uber introduces Coronavirus top-up sick pay for those with medical documentation
Transportation organisation Uber has announced a 'top-up' sick pay policy for its drivers and delivery workers, but will only pay it to those with medical documentation of either a Covid-19 (Coronavirus) diagnosis, or a health authority requiring them to self-isolate.Under the temporary new terms, which will be effective until 6 ...
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Families First Coronavirus Response Act passed by US House of Representatives
The US government's House of Representatives has passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), aimed at providing support to those affected by the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.The new act, passed on 14 March 2020, is expected to become law after it goes to the US Senate.Under the new law, $500 ...
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Workday to give staff one-time payment to help tackle Coronavirus hardship
Financial management organisation Workday is offering several employee benefits to support staff through the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, one of which is a payment worth two weeks' pay.Announced yesterday (16 March 2020), the organisation is giving employees the one-time payment to help support them through any financial difficulties caused by Coronavirus. ...
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NHFT signs Dying to Work charter to support terminally ill employees
Image credit: Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation TrustNorthamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT) has signed the Trade Union Congress' (TUC) Dying to Work charter, pledging to support employees who become terminally ill while in work.The charter, which NHFT signed on 12 March 2020, is part of TUC's campaign to seek a ...
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Half of employees would not receive normal pay if self-isolating
Just under half (48%) of employees can expect to receive their normal salary if they have to take sick leave, according to a survey conducted by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).The survey of 1,000 employees found that one in four (24%) would receive statutory sick pay, while ...
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ISS to pay outsourced NHS staff in full during self-isolation
Healthcare facility services organisation ISS has promised full pay for any of its outsourced NHS staff self-isolating due to the spread of Covid-19 (Coronavirus).On 3 March 2020, ISS, which has been dealing with contracts for outsourced NHS staff since 2015, agreed with trade union GMB to ensure all individuals are ...
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Lovewell’s logic: Could Coronavirus alter flexible working in the UK?
With Coronavirus now firmly front and centre in UK consciousness, businesses are well underway with preparing for staff to work from home, where it is feasible for them to do so. For some organisations, this will be the first time they have incorporated remote working into their business strategy.Setting employees ...
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Poll: Will Coronavirus have long-lasting impacts on working practices?
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Non-taxable counselling services to include related medical treatments
Budget 2020: On 11 March 2020, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced changes to the tax treatment of welfare counselling services provided by employers to their staff.In his Budget 2020 speech to the House of Commons, Sunak stated that from April 2020 government would be extending the scope on non-taxable counselling services, ...
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One third of UK organisations do not offer flexible working
Almost one-third (31%) of UK employees are not provided the opportunity for flexible working arrangements by their employers, according to research conducted by Flexioffices.The study of 2,000 UK employees found that 15% would consider leaving their role if a flexible working option was taken away from them.Of the 69% of ...
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SMEs to be reimbursed for statutory sick pay during Coronavirus crisis
Budget 2020: In the 2020 Budget announcement on 11 March 2020, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak announced that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will be able to claim a refund for statutory sick pay paid in relation to Covid-19 (Coronavirus).As part of temporary legislation aimed at minimising the effects ...