£28.5bn – counting the cost of workplace conflict
This week ACAS published a new report estimating the costs of workplace conflict. The report, which you can read in full here, estimates that poor management of workplace conflict costs employers
Mental Health Awareness Week
Mental Health Awareness Week takes place this week from 10 to 16 May. Now more than ever, it is important for employers to check in on employee’s mental health, with many being on furlough or
Launch of the Restart Grant Scheme
On the 19 March 2021, BEIS published details of its new Restart Grant Scheme, which aims to support eligible local businesses in reopening safely as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted. Such support
Lorry driver dismissed for refusing to wear a face mask
Is dismissal a reasonable response where an employee has refused to wear a face mask? Is refusal to adhere to an employer’s PPE guidance alone enough to justify dismissal? Deimantas Kubilius v Kent
Launch of the Recovery Loan Scheme
On the 3 March 2021 HM Treasury announced the introduction of a Recovery Loan Scheme. This is a new loan scheme which has been introduced to support access to finance for UK businesses as they
COURT REJECTS LUXURY HOTEL’S CLAIM FOR A £250K BUSINESS INTERRUPION INSURANCE PAYOUT ARISING FROM COVID-19
As addressed in our previous alerts, the availability or otherwise of business interruption insurance cover in respect of losses arising from Covid-19 is of keen interest to many businesses who have
