InsightsPosts By 'Sarah Lee'

9th September 2020

The Kickstart Jobs Scheme launched on 2 September 2020 to fund 6-month work placements for young people aged between 16 and 24 who are at risk of long term unemployment

8th September 2020

Following lockdown and the “new normal” (remote) way of working, levels of alcohol consumption have been rising across the country. As the issue of alcohol and/or drug misuse is likely to become more prevalent due to employers’ reduced contact with and visibility of their staff (given remote working), the fear of a second coronavirus wave and Christmas approaching, Sarah’s article sets out some key points to remember when navigating this difficult area.

28th July 2020

As the date for the end of shielding restrictions moves closer, Sarah Lee discusses how employers should manage their return to the workplace

8th July 2020

Holiday season is often challenging for employers, who have to juggle business needs with employees’ holiday and childcare requests. But this year is likely to even more difficult, as you factor in furlough, quarantine and travel corridors amongst other issues…

7th July 2020

Since our last article about “Flexible Furlough” the Government has published a third Treasury Direction, modifying the previous Directions of 15th April and 20th May 2020 and building on and clarifying the existing Government guidance on Flexible Furlough.

18th June 2020

Heyma Holmes and Sarah Lee discuss possibly the final changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention scheme and explain what exactly flexible furlough is