Coronavirus
‘Pingdemic’ causes business chaos
Brabners discuss the huge number of pings on the Covid app is causing chaos amongst businesses.
27 July 2021
Coronavirus
COVID-19: dismissal for employee’s refusal to attend work
Employer not liable for dismissal of employee who refused to attend work because of COVID-19 concerns
26 April 2021
Advice
Can employers force employees to wear face masks?
Brabners LLP discuss whether employers can force employees to wear face masks whilst the coronavirus pandemic is ongoing.
30 March 2021
Advice
Can employers force workers to take the COVID-19 vaccination?
Brabners LLP discuss the key considerations for employers on their approach to the COVID-19 vaccines within their workforce.
1 February 2021
Coronavirus
Employees Blowing the Whistle on Employers amidst the Covid-19 pandemic
Discussion around whistleblowing amidst the Covid-19 pandemic.
17 November 2020
Coronavirus
New Government COVID support scheme announced
FCSA summarises new financial support measures for businesses and workers in line with Tier 2 and 3 restrictions announced on 22 October 2020.
22 October 2020
Coronavirus
Further Government guidance released on the Job Retention Bonus
New guidance on the Job Retention Bonus released
20 October 2020
Advice
Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) – Potential considerations for employers in light of COVID-19
EY has produced a useful guide setting out the basic rules for SSP and the temporary change that have been introduced in response to the
21 September 2020
Coronavirus
Further guidance on the Coronavirus Job Retention Bonus
Government announces further details about the Coronavirus Job Retention Bonus
18 August 2020
Coronavirus
How will Flexible Furlough affect Holiday?
How the new flexible furlough scheme impacts on furloughed workers’ holidays
14 July 2020
Coronavirus
FCSA responds to government’s “Plan for Jobs” announcement to kick-start the UK economy
FCSA Chief Executive, Julia Kermode responds to the government’s summer economic update in which the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak announces a stimulus package to kickstart the UK economy.:
8 July 2020
Coronavirus
COVID-19: Changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
Brabners LLP provide us with an update on the latest changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.
15 June 2020
Coronavirus
Cumulative value of grants and loans made to businesses through government emergency coronavirus interventions shy of £50bn
Latest market analysis by FCSA shows the value of bounce-back loans exceeds CJRS grants and just 12% of agency workers furloughed.
6 June 2020
Coronavirus
COVID-19: employers can now reclaim Statutory Sick Pay
Brabners LLP explain how employers can now access the Statutory Sick Pay rebate scheme – a financial support package for businesses during COVID-19 pandemic.
1 June 2020
Coronavirus
Covid-19: bringing employees back to work
Covid-19: factors to think about before bringing employees back to work
13 May 2020
Coronavirus
FCSA and NASUWT unite to press government for answers on behalf of supply teachers
FCSA and NASUWT has written to the government to press for clarification on the issue of furloughing supply teachers employed through umbrella companies and agencies under the CJRS.
4 May 2020
Coronavirus
CJRS: further updates to Government guidance
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme: further updates to the Government guidance
29 April 2020
Coronavirus
We need answers and we need them NOW, says FCSA chief executive Julia Kermode
Government continues to stall on providing absolute clarity on CJRS furlough pay calculation at the expense of 625k umbrella employees and agency workers. FCSA says, we need answers NOW.
21 April 2020
Coronavirus
Who is going to pay for public sector contingent workers?
There has continued to be much discussion this week regarding the interaction of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) and umbrella employers. However, many are
17 April 2020
Coronavirus
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme: latest updates to Government guidance considered
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme: considering the latest Government guidance
15 April 2020
Coronavirus
UK’s leading professional bodies join forces to seek absolute clarity on the calculation of furlough pay and holiday accrual for agency and umbrella workers
In an unprecedented move, five of the UK’s leading professional bodies – APSCo, FCSA, Professional Passport, REC and TEAM – have joined forces to write
8 April 2020
Advice
FCSA position on latest coronavirus job retention scheme guidance
We welcome the additional job retention scheme guidance published by the government on 4 April 2020, and it is very positive that umbrella is specifically
5 April 2020
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: What do employers and recruiters need to know in light of new changes?
Coronavirus in the workplace – an update based on the latest developments including the new job retention scheme
1 April 2020
Advice
Job Retention Scheme – Will furloughed umbrella employees pay be calculated fairly?
FCSA urges all umbrella employees to lobby their Local MP to seek clarity on how their furloughed pay will be calculated under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.
31 March 2020
Coronavirus
FCSA statement on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
FCSA welcomes the job retention scheme, which we understand will be applicable to umbrella employers. There are a number of points on which we are
30 March 2020
Coronavirus
Will the coronavirus job retention scheme apply to umbrellas?
FCSA very much welcomes the additional guidance that the government has recently issued in relation to the job retention scheme. Whilst we are hopeful that
27 March 2020
Latest coronavirus financial support developments from government
Good morning The team at Brabners have produced the attached very useful updates on the current position in relation to two current issues: Government’s planned
24 March 2020
Advice
Statutory Sick Pay and Implications of Coronavirus on Your Business
Latest advice for businesses operating in the temporary workforce sector on Statutory Sick Pay and the implications of the coronavirus on your business.
19 March 2020
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: What do employers and recruiters need to know?
Written by Brabners LLP With the rise in Coronavirus (Covid-19) cases in the UK and the severity of the issue escalating across the world daily,
16 March 2020
