Extension of the CJRS12 November 2020
This article outlines how the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS), set to remain open until 31 March 2021, supports individuals and businesses who are impacted by disruption caused by coronavirus.
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The UK’s Job Support Scheme30 October 2020
This article explains how the new UK Job Support Scheme (including the most recent updates) coming into force on 1 November 2020 will enable businesses to retain employees on shorter hours.
National Minimum Wage for seafarers8 October 2020
The UK’s National Minimum Wage (Offshore Employment) (Amendment) Order 2020 came into force on 1 October 2020. In this briefing we explain the main provisions of the new legislation and how the changes will affect maritime employers and seafaring employees.
UK Job Support Scheme2 October 2020
The UK’s furlough scheme ends on 31 October 2020. From 1 November 2020, the new Job Support Scheme will take effect and continue until the end of April 2021. In this article we summarise the main provisions of the scheme.
‘Back to Work’ Breakfast Briefing16 July 2020
Join WFW’s Employment team for an engaging webinar where they will address many of the key concerns currently facing employers as employees return to work.
Post-Brexit Immigration2 June 2020
In this article we discuss the UK’s post-Brexit immigration rules, and the ways businesses can prepare for the end of free movement.
Covid-19 and UK immigration: The implications of the coronavirus pandemic for employers and employees7 April 2020
In light of the coronavirus crisis, the UK Home Office has introduced a series of temporary concessions to protect Tier 2, 4 and 5 sponsors and their affected employees during the pandemic, together with a number of wider concessions that benefit employers.
Coronavirus – Implications for UK Employers1 April 2020
This article highlights some considerations for UK employers during the coronavirus pandemic – how best to navigate the commercial and financial challenges.
WFW advises HRL Morrison on European renewables investment platform12 February 2020
The newly established platform, Galileo Green Energy, will invest in the development of wind and solar energy projects and storage solutions across Europe, including in Italy, Spain, France, Germany and the UK
Ethical Veganism akin to religion in the UK after landmark ruling17 January 2020
The Employment Tribunal held in Casamitjana Costa v The League Against Cruel Sports that ethical veganism can be a philosophical belief capable of protection under the Equality Act 2010 – what does this mean for employers?
“Hidden” Reasons for Dismissal5 December 2019
What was the “principle reason” for the dismissal: the reason in the mind of the decision maker or the “hidden reason” in the mind of the manager?
WFW advises Bondcare on UK care home business acquisition13 November 2019
This was a complex tri-partite arrangement with Bondcare taking full control of Darrington’s operational care home business, and Target REIT taking over the real estate freeholds of five care homes.