Fit notes provide evidence to employers about a person’s absence and any relevant advice on how to support them to remain in or return to work. From 1st July 2022 the Department for Work and Pensions has updated the law so that fit notes can now be issued by nurses,... Read more
Requests for GP sick notes have increased by 78%, according to new research, and over half of these requests were due to poor mental health, with stress, anxiety or depression the cause behind 52% of the requested notes. Here we look at sick note requests and handling... Read more
The Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) – or furlough – has helped nearly 12 million workers at a cost of £66bn since it was introduced in March 2020. 19 months on, with 1.9 million employees still furloughed as the scheme approaches its end on... Read more
The lifting of lockdown restrictions in the UK has meant many employers are now welcoming their staff back into the office. The pandemic, among other things, has shown that working from home can be effective for some business sectors – and is a popular choice... Read more
With ‘Freedom Day’ behind us, we’ve seen social distancing restrictions relaxed as well as the removal of the work from home instruction. However, with the Government recommending a gradual return to work, what does this mean for Employers? Key HR Considerations: The... Read more
The pandemic accelerated workplace wellbeing initiatives and made room for more agile and flexible working solutions. The shift in the way we work has highlighted the advantages and limitations of the traditional office and workplace; creating divisions based on... Read more
