Companies House has produced guidance to help you find out whether your business will need to change its company registration from 1 January 2021, and how to do this. Leaving the EU will not affect how most UK companies report information to Companies House. During the transition period, the UK will no longer be a member state of the EU. But during this period market access will continue on current terms. To give businesses and...
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From 1 January 2021, freedom of movement between the UK and EU is ending and the UK will introduce a new points-based immigration system. The new system will introduce job, salary and language requirements, treating EU and non-EU citizens equally and transforming the way in which employers recruit from outside the UK. From 1 January 2021, you will need a sponsor license to hire most eligible people from outside the UK, excluding Irish citizens, who...
The fire-break will start at 6pm on Friday 23 October 2020 and end on Monday 9 November 2020. It will apply to everyone living in Wales and will replace the local restrictions which are in force in some parts of the country. The Welsh Government will provide a package of almost £300m to support businesses, which will complement wage-support schemes available from the UK Government. Following the end of the fire-break, a new set of...
Welsh Government is doubling the third phase of its Economic Resilience Fund, making nearly £300 million available to support businesses that continue to be affected by COVID-19. The Economic Resilience Fund, which complements support schemes available from the UK Government, is part of the Welsh Government’s £1.7 billion support package for businesses to help deal with the economic impacts of coronavirus. The new and bolstered economic package will see: payments of £1,000 for businesses that...
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) have produced new guidance on tackling workplace harassment. All employers have a duty of care to protect their workers and will be legally liable for harassment in the workplace if they have not taken reasonable steps to prevent it. The Sexual harassment and harassment at work: technical guidance and accompanying Preventing sexual harassment at work: guide for employers sets out seven actions employers can follow to ensure that...
A new public information campaign has been launched by the UK government to help British travellers prepare for changes when visiting Europe from 1 January 2021, following the end of the UK’s transition period. It includes information about the new rules around passport validity, driving as well as reminding travellers to obtain comprehensive travel insurance and check official government travel advice before going abroad. For further information please visit the GOV.UK website.
Slips, trips and falls are the most common cause of injury at work, causing almost a third of non-fatal injuries. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) slips and trips pages provide information on how to avoid these accidents in the workplace: read the causes and prevention guide see the answers to frequently asked questions explore publications and resources For further information please visit the HSE website.
The Welsh Government Export Team recently produced a set of webinars aimed at supporting Welsh exporters to prepare for the end of the EU transition period. Delivered in partnership with international trade consultants and the South Wales Chamber of Commerce the following four topics were covered: Brexit – Understanding Rules of Origin: Rules of Origin are used to define where a product was made and determines the import duty they are subject to. This simple...
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) have worked with the CIPD to publish new guidance for employers on how to recognise and support staff who are experiencing domestic abuse. As a result of the coronavirus pandemic, escape routes or time apart from an abuser may be dramatically curtailed. As a result, employers need to further consider the support they can offer to anyone experiencing domestic abuse. Employers are not asked to ‘solve’ the problem...
The Department for Transport (DfT) has issued brand new guidance designed to prevent terrorists getting access to commercial vehicles. The guidance sets out simple steps transport operators and drivers should take to promote a good security culture in their organisations and help keep vehicles secure and employees safe. It includes a security checklist which provides advice for drivers to reduce the risk of their vehicles being stolen for use in an attack. For further information...