Information on the Job Support Scheme for employers affected by coronavirus (COVID-19), including eligibility and claims, details of the expanded Job Support Scheme for employers that are required to close premises due to coronavirus-related restrictions, and information about the Job Retention Bonus.
Updated to reflect that the Government has published its response to its consultation on annual benefit statements.
Updated to include information on Glasgow City Council v Johnstone and another, concerning the employment status of foster carers.
Updated to reflect government guidance on the transfer of personal data into the UK after the Brexit transition period.
Updated to include information on Ikejiaku v British Institute of Technology Ltd, concerning when a detrimental act occurred for the purposes of calculating the time limit for bringing a claim.
Updated to include a reference to Chell v Tarmac Cement and Lime Ltd, in which the High Court considered the employer's vicarious liability for an employee's actions.
Updated to include information on the public-sector exit payment cap, which comes into force on 4 November 2020.
Updated to reflect that employers will not be able to submit claims under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme after 30 November 2020.
Updated to reflect that the student visa replaced the tier 4 (general) visa from 5 October 2020.
Under review in relation to changes to employment tribunal procedure, including the relaxation of various rules to reduce tribunal backlogs by cutting down on bureaucracy and facilitating remote hearings.
