HR Support
HR Support
Here you will find details about Government measures on new forms of employment support to help protect your employees’ jobs and incomes.
TC Group can help you understand and execute the HR and Furlough strategies available to you, from reducing working hours through to redundancy. We can also help you with all aspects of your HR strategy, including:
- Managing the SSP process;
- Advising on self-isolation;
- Advising on how to conduct return to work interviews;
- Advising on specific situations in relation to holiday, maternity leave, staff already on long term absence, staff with protected characteristics;
- Updating contracts to reflect agreed changes;
- Guidance on furloughing directors;
- Ongoing advice and support with our dedicated HR team via telephone and email;
- Overseeing furlough payroll changes – If we manage your payroll we will liaise with our internal payroll team so they can process the correct pay and apply for your grant from HMRC.
If you have any questions or require our support, please don’t hesitate to contact us immediately to learn more.
Updates
Enhanced Statutory Sick Pay (SSP)
If you have a member of staff who has the recognised symptoms of Coronavirus, they and the rest of their household should self-isolate for 14 days. During this period, their absence should be treated as sickness and paid as per your sickness absence policy.
Furlough Guidance For Directors
The Treasury has confirmed that a director can be furloughed and still carry on the statutory duties as a director as these do not count as work…
Round-Up Of The Week
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After much anticipation, this evening we finally received some clarity on the Government’s Scheme to pay 80% of staff wages (CJRS), and we are now in a position to advise you more fully on your HR strategy. CJRS, Staff Furloughs and Salary Reductions Unfortunately,...
Guidance for Employers on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
Latest Government Guidance is below: "The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme is a temporary scheme open to all UK employers for at least three months starting from 1 March 2020. We expect the scheme to be up and running by the end of April. It is designed to support...
COVID-19 – Ongoing Guidance
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COVID-19 – Your Top Priorities
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COVID-19 – Three Week Lockdown Announced
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Covid-19 – Business Support Measures
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