Ellie Crowther our HR Advisor at Breathing Space HR and Mental Health First Aider, offers some sound advice and practical ideas to help you and your family and colleagues during this challenging time. Mental health is widely recognised within the UK however, how do we protect it when a global crisis hits? You may have Read more about Coronavirus: How to Protect your Mental Health[…]
To claim, you will need: your ePAYE reference number the number of employees being furloughed the claim period (start and end date) amount claimed (per the minimum length of furloughing of 3 weeks) your bank account number and sort code your contact name your phone number You will need to calculate the amount you are Read more about HOW TO CLAIM FOR FURLOUGHED EMPLOYEES[…]
We know that most businesses are currently in Coronavirus action mode and there is no business as usual! However once you get into the working from home model, reviewing HR is something we can help you do remotely with a complimentary audit. How it works: 1/ Call with the Breathing Space team to understand your Read more about Complimentary HR Audit: Use this time to get your people paperwork and processes in order[…]
The Government have committed to covering 80% of salaries for those that cannot work from home. You need to ensure you set out the terms of this new arrangement with your employees with a Furlough leave agreement. If this applies to you, we can give you a free letter template to guide you through this conversation. If you Read more about Free Furlough Letter Template[…]
“Arghhh! IR35!!” I hear finance and HR people shouting in frustration! I remember when the first IR35 rules came in in 2000. I feel old…. (or should I say experienced?) The Government are closing the loophole that contractors have been exploiting for better tax arrangements for years. It also brings into the light the matter Read more about IR35 and off payroll working…Now postponed for a year![…]
This is the date that new employment leglisation and statutory rates change. Here is our summary and a brief note on what you may have to do next… Section 1 Statements Firstly, what are they? This is basically the information you need under law to give a new employee in writing. It is usually contained Read more about What is happening on 6th April 2020? What you need to know….[…]
I have researched a few sources and I have put together some general HR advice in regard to coronavirus. What do I have to pay my employees? The workplace’s usual sick leave and pay entitlements apply if someone has coronavirus. Employees should let their employer know as soon as possible if they’re not able to Read more about Coronavirus: HR Support[…]