A new and simpler set of national rules will apply once the Wales-wide firebreak lockdown comes to an end at 00:01 on Monday 9 November 2020. The new national measures, are designed to protect people’s health and provide as much freedom as possible while the virus remains in circulation. The new national measures include: The need to maintain two metre social distancing and wear face masks in enclosed public places, including on public transport and...
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With just one week left to go before the Apprenticeship Awards Cymru 2021 application window closes at noon on the 13 November 2020, don’t miss out on getting your entry in and telling your success story! The Awards celebrate the very best of businesses in Wales who are committed to supporting their workforce through apprenticeships. The Awards offer a fantastic PR opportunity for finalists and winners to be featured for their contribution to the delivery...
Access free support from experts and help your business recover from the impact of Coronavirus. The Professional and Business Services Sector and Enterprise Nation, supported by the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, have teamed up to offer small and medium sized businesses free advice to help them recover from the impact of Coronavirus. This offer will be available until 31 December 2020. Professional bodies and trade associations are mobilising experts in their sector...
From 6 April 2021, there are important changes to the off-payroll working rules. HMRC have published support guidance to help your business prepare. You need to prepare for the changes if you are: a medium or large sized non-public sector organisation which engages contractors who work through their own intermediary an employment agency which supplies contractors who work through their own intermediary a public authority – there are additional changes from April 2021 a contractor...
Welsh Government are asking for your views on the Agricultural Wales Order 2021. This includes: a renewed pay grade structure minimum wage rates and allowances updates to definitions of allowances and student agricultural workers Submit your comments by 20 November 2020 here.
Businesses across the UK are being provided with additional financial support as part of the UK Government’s plan for the next phase of its response to the coronavirus outbreak. The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) - also known as the Furlough scheme - will remain open until March 2021, with employees receiving 80% of their current salary for hours not worked, up to a maximum of £2,500. Under the extended scheme, the cost for employers...
From 1 January 2021, the UK will have sole responsibility for the future of UK seas and fishing industry and businesses need to be ready for change. The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is supporting businesses to prepare now by producing a series of guides to signpost the steps commercial fishers and seafood exporters may need to take to continue trading. For further information please visit the GOV.UK website.
Welsh Government will be holding a series of free, digital and interactive events across one week, where anyone passionate about climate change can join conversations with national and global policy makers, campaigners and innovators about how climate change can be tackled. Throughout the week, the sessions will cover issues involving agriculture, young people, hospitals and schools, as well as fashion, businesses, mobility and much more. Most importantly, it will provide practical examples of what individuals...
Acas provides guidance for employers, employees and representatives that cover a wide range of employment matters on everything from taking holidays and understanding parental rights to tackling discrimination and handling redundancy situations. They also provide useful templates for letters, forms and checklists for your business. The guidance is free to download, use and share. For further information please visit the ACAS website.
People told to self-isolate for up to 14 days will be eligible for financial support from the Welsh Government. People on low incomes can apply to receive a £500 payment if they have tested positive for coronavirus or they are asked to self-isolate by the NHS Wales Test Trace Protect service because they have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive for coronavirus. And a new top-up payment is being introduced for...