HR Dept People Matter – July 2020

July 27, 2020

As the nation enters a new phase of its COVID-19 response, you are probably wondering what the coming months have in store for your business. New resources have been made available to employers, but some are complex. Take a look at a few of the changes coming your way

	Clarification on CJRS Like many employers, you might be concerned by a recent news article which suggested that furlough money must be paid back if you make an employee redundant. Separate fact from fiction when it comes to furlough
	Safe handling of test and trace data Recent government guidelines encourage businesses to record the names and contact details of customers and visitors for use by the NHS Test and Trace team. Are your processes compliant with GDPR
	IR35 2021 IR35 legislation has been in place for years to ensure that contractors pay appropriate tax. The IR35 provision was due to become more robust in April. The new timeline will require revised planning
	How has coronavirus changed the “lunch break”? Wolfing down a sandwich in front of the computer was the norm for lunch in many offices before the outbreak, despite strict rules about minimum break times. How has the ‘lunch break’ changed during lockdown
	A prime example of going the extra mile A delivery driver has achieved fame after a hidden camera recorded her going the extra mile for a young customer. Read why recognition is important now more than ever before