Alicja Bielawska
Articles by Alicja Bielawska
26 Nov 2021
The climate and ecological emergencies and the workplace
When the International Panel on Climate Change published its sixth report in August, the UN Secretary General, Antonio Gutierrez, described it as a “code red for humanity”. The Office for National Statistics reported this month that three quarters of adults now worry about climate change, citing anxiety, a sense of helplessness, and concern for family and […]
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26 Nov 2021
Supporting workers in the Covid-19 vaccination programme
The Health Secretary Sajid Javid recently said we must remain cautious, not complacent in any way and that he hoped people can look forward to Christmas together. How can employers support workers in the Covid-19 vaccination programme? The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 obliges employers to take reasonable steps to reduce workplace risks, […]
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18 Aug 2021
Handbook – what every employer in the UK should know
We wish all of our clients who employ people know what you will know in three minutes after reading this article. It could let them to avoid majority of their employment law related problems. How? Simply, be keeping things in (legal) order. 1. Prevention is better than cure. We respect your time, therefore we invite you to read […]
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9 May 2021
Employment Law Newsletter May 2021
This newsletter covers: 1. Working from Home The popularity of remote working is on the rise but there are pitfalls for both employer and worker. The Office for National Statistics in its report Homeworking hours, rewards and opportunities in the UK: 2011 to 2020 found that 35.9 percent of the UK workforce worked some of their time […]
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1 Mar 2021
How to employ EU nationals after Brexit – your guide to sponsor licence
You have probably heard about significant changes in immigration rules after the end of transition period when the UK ultimately left the EU. In fact, if you are UK established business and would like to recruit workers from outside the country, you may need to apply for a sponsor license. What are the rules now? The […]
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25 Jan 2021
COVID-19 Business Interruption Scheme – The Supreme Court’s Judgment
The Supreme Court, on 15th January 2021, handed down judgment in the COVID-19 business interruption insurance test case. The result of this judgment is favourable towards policyholders, meaning that small businesses are now more likely to be successful in making claims on their insurance policies. This is great news to business owners who have suffered colossal […]
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7 Jun 2020
The employment contract and written statement of employment particulars – what to include.
As an employer you always have a contract with your employee even if you have provided nothing in writing. This is because the employment offer has been accepted by your employee and he is now obliged to perform his duties for a consideration, which is a payment. This suffice in the UK to establish contract […]
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3 May 2020
Download FREE template Furlough Agreement
Click here to download furlough agreement template We have just entered another week of lockdown and yet it has not been resolved when we can expect it to be eased. We observe many of our business clients and local entrepreneurs suffering financial losses and organisational disruptions as a result. Unfortunately, many of them have no […]
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26 Apr 2020
Impact of Coronavirus on Businesses: Claims on Insurance Policies
The impact on businesses that COVID-19 has had, has been catastrophic. According to the Financial Times, around 21,000 more businesses in the UK have collapsed in March this year, compared to the same month a year ago. There has also been a drop in new companies by 23%. We presume that these figure will only grow significantly, […]
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