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With businesses across the country flocking to apps like WhatsApp or Slack to continue social work chatter, it’s a very important reality to face that employers can be liable for …

Businesses all across the UK have felt the devastating impact of the Coronavirus Pandemic. Glassdoor research suggests that up to 50% of workers in the UK are concerned for their …

Soon after the second national lockdown was announced, Chancellor Rishi Sunak stated that there will be ‘significant extra support to protect jobs and livelihoods in every region and nation of …

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has unveiled a new scheme to replace the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) following the prime minister’s most recent announcement, tightening Covid restrictions.   Most UK businesses will be curious about …

    The Government have introduced new measures to support those in self-isolation – specifically those on low income. New legislation will come into force on 28 September 2020, introducing a …

The Coronavirus update of 7 September 2020 has introduced new guidelines on how we can meet and socialise whilst still protecting ourselves from infection. The rule of 6 is the …

  When things just aren’t going your way and you need to vent your frustrations, can you be held accountable for actions that hurt people, even if this wasn’t your intention? Yes, found officials from the US Open. Recent press coverage …

With businesses across the UK ready to make a comeback after the Coronavirus Pandemic, many will seek to streamline their organisational structure to adjust to the new world of business …

  Gallacher Vs. Abellio ScotRail   When it comes to dismissing employees, most businesses are motivated to do so by the employee’s capabilities, conduct or circumstances surrounding redundancy. However, there …

The COVID-19 pandemic has seen organisations all over the country develop their ability to react and adapt to change. However, one fact that has remained consistent throughout all the staff …

Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s recent statement has unveiled a set of measures to protect jobs and rejuvenate the economy in the wake of the Coronavirus lockdown. For the most part, this …

  Mental health at work is getting more recognised since the World Health Organisation recognised Burnout as an important medical condition, applicable on a global scale. As such, I think that …

In light of the Government updates on Covid-19, here are some of our FAQ and our advice to help you through the current evolving situation.   What are the main changes …

The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) is a rapidly changing system put in place by the government to protect employees from redundancy. We have summarised the changes that will be …

We have all self-medicated with music at some point in our lives. Whether it’s listening to a playlist of relaxing tracks on a lazy Sunday morning or turning up the …

It has been quite a journey!  Everything we know has been tested; our relationships, our resolve, our resilience to name but a few.  We had to quickly transition, from crisis …

The past few weeks have been a big adjustment for us as a country. The lockdown measures have affected every part of our life, including the way we work, and …

Next week marks the beginning of Mental Health Awareness Week and we’re very excited to announce how Amica HR are getting involved. In our own team, we’ve all felt our …

We are in the midst of a worldwide pandemic, a lifetime event that has tested each and every one of us either as working parents, business owners, carers, key workers, …

Lincoln-headquartered Amica HR is poised to help more businesses to stay on top of their employment issues after becoming part of a new forum. The business, which also has a …

COVID-19: HMRC release update on Job Retention Scheme Over the weekend, HMRC and the Government have released several updates on the Job Retention Scheme. To ensure you are fully up …

COVID-19: Job Retention Scheme is extended until June 2020 Further to the extension of social distancing measures announced yesterday, Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, has today confirmed that the …

COVID-19: Furlough Scheme – Bank Holidays Following the recent Bank Holiday weekend, we have received a lot of questions about what happens to pay and annual leave entitlement if you …

COVID-19: Furlough Scheme – Qualification Date changed to 19 March 2020 Yesterday, the HRMC published updated guidance which changes the date which an employee must have been on payroll by …