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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 …

Following advice from the government, working from home where possible has become a requirement. Employers are being urged to prioritise the health and safety of their staff and consider which …

01522 370190 / 020 7110 0006 / 01482 271273 Lincoln              London                Hull   In light of the Government updates, please see below a summary of the government provision in the …

In light of the Government update on Friday, please see below a summary of the current guidance.  If you would like to discuss any points further please do not hesitate …

COVID-19 Update: Options for Working Parents during School Closures The Education Secretary, Gary Williams, announced yesterday that schools across England will shut down from Friday until further notice to control …

Coronavirus Employer Frequently Asked Questions: 18 March 2020     Q: What is the difference between self-isolating, social distancing and working from home     A: Self-isolating means cutting yourself off …

Whilst the big talking point following this week’s announcement of the 2020 budget has to be the government initiatives surrounding the management of Coronavirus, the Chancellor of the Exchequer also …

The Coronavirus threatens  to raise further fears among the population at large but – as the Government launches its emergency battle plan – we are pleased to issue early guidance …