All items: Work organisation and working patterns

How to consider alternatives to redundancy during the coronavirus crisis

Updated to reflect that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has been extended to the end of September 2021.
How to furlough employees under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

Updated to reflect that the furlough scheme has been extended until the end of September 2021, with employer contributions increasing from July 2021.
How to manage homeworkers

Updated to reflect an increase in the tax-free sum employers can pay to employees for household expenses without the need for evidence of expenditure.
How to set up, manage and review a shift system

Practical guidance on employing shift workers, including shift patterns; shift premiums; and night work.
How to set up and manage an overtime system

Practical guidance on how to set up and manage an overtime system, including overtime pay; time off in lieu and drafting an overtime policy.
How to arrange cover for an employee's adoption leave

Practical guidance on arranging cover for an employee on adoption leave, including fixed-term workers; secondment; acting up; arranging the handover; and the employee's return to work.
How to arrange cover for an employee's maternity leave

Practical guidance on arranging cover for an employee's maternity leave, including fixed-term workers; secondment; acting up; arranging the handover; and the employee's return to work.
How to deal with employment issues caused by severe weather or disruptions to public transport

Practical guidance on dealing with employment issues caused by severe weather or disruptions to public transport, for example where employees are late or unable to get to work due to public transport strikes, flooding or snow.
How to handle relocation of business premises

Practical guidance on handling a relocation of business premises, including redundancy dismissals and mobility clauses.
How to deal with an employee whose continued employment in their role would contravene the law

Practical guidance on dealing with an employee whose continued employment in their role would contravene the law, for example because of a driving ban.

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All items: Work organisation and working patterns

How to consider alternatives to redundancy during the coronavirus crisis

How to furlough employees under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

How to manage homeworkers

How to set up, manage and review a shift system

How to set up and manage an overtime system

How to arrange cover for an employee's adoption leave

How to arrange cover for an employee's maternity leave

How to deal with employment issues caused by severe weather or disruptions to public transport

How to handle relocation of business premises

How to deal with an employee whose continued employment in their role would contravene the law

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