The women’s charity, Smart Works Greater Manchester, has launched a fundraising campaign in celebration of its fifth anniversary to help thousands of women across Manchester get back into work. In a short video being released on its anniversary on Friday 5th June, the charity revealed that in the … [Read more...]
News for: Employment
Expert Opinion: Working and childcare during the Covid-19 pandemic
With schools closed to the majority of children during the Covid-19 pandemic, many parents now working from home are having to balance childcare and their jobs. Danielle Ayres (pictured), Employment Law Partner at Stockport-based Gorvins Solicitors, explains some of the rules and options … [Read more...]
PwC survey reveals North West attitudes to home working
Big Four accountancy firm, PwC, has revealed the attitudes of employees in the North West towards working from home during the coronavirus crisis. PwC's nationwide survey has suggested workers in the region have had a less positive experience of remote working compared to counterparts in London … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Employer considerations before returning to workplace after lockdown
Stockport law firm, SAS Daniels have outlined in a short video the different considerations employers should make before asking staff to return to the workplace. The video has been prepared following Boris Johnson's announcement that workplaces can reopen where staff have been unable to work from … [Read more...]
Stockport accountants continue to grow despite coronavirus uncertainty
Stockport based accountants and business advisors, Hallidays, are continuing to grow and expand their team despite the uncertain economic climate caused by the coronavirus. As the business continues to advise clients on their finances during the Covid-19 outbreak, Hallidays is planning to expand … [Read more...]
Online learning platform launched to boost workplace skills
A new online learning platform to help boost the nation's skills while many are staying at home has been launched by government. Called 'The Skills Toolkit', the new platform will offer free courses, accessible via the gov.uk website. The platform gives access to high-quality online digital and … [Read more...]
New Employment Law Updates taking effect from 6th April 2020
Stockport-based Sales and IT recruitment consultants, Grassroots Recruitment, share an update on changes to employment law and minimum wage rates that have taken effect from April 2020. Each April, businesses across the UK must be aware of and comply with the latest updates in employment law. … [Read more...]
Government relaxes rules over carrying over unused annual leave entitlement
Workers who have not taken all of their statutory annual leave entitlement due to COVID-19 will now be able to carry it over into the next two leave years, under measures introduced by Business Secretary Alok Sharma. Currently, almost all workers are entitled to 28 days holiday including bank … [Read more...]
Coronavirus: Launch of Stockport Jobs Match
As a result of the Coronavirus outbreak, while some businesses have seen their order books slashed, some sectors have seen a huge surge in demand for their goods and services leaving them with an immediate shortage of staff. In response, Stockport Council has launched a job matching website to … [Read more...]
Employment law calls from concerned employers surge 55%
The employment team at Cheshire law firm, SAS Daniels, has seen a large increase in enquiries from businesses in the North West. Since Monday, SAS Daniels, which has offices in Chester, Congleton, Macclesfield, and Stockport, has seen a 55% increase in calls for advice from business owners. Of … [Read more...]
Covid-19: Manchester Airport announces temporary pay cuts and lay-offs
In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, Manchester Airports Group (MAG) Chief Executive Officer, Charlie Cornish, has issued a statement on behalf of the airport operator announcing temporary pay cuts and lay-offs. The UK travel industry is facing a very challenging few months amid widespread … [Read more...]
Covid-19: Update for employers
As the UK government's response to the Covid-19 outbreak has changed from a containment strategy, to delay, Liz Chiva, HR Director at Stockport accountants and business advisors, Hallidays, shares an update on what has changed, and any new measures employers should take to protect staff and help … [Read more...]
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