Andrew Cuomo, New York Governor, and his simple power-point presentations are fast becoming a highlight in my day. Keeping it simply without dumbing-it-down, he has helped me to focus on what employers want to know. Cuomo spoke yesterday of 'unpausing New York' - I think it's worthwhile to whittle that concept down to 'unpausing my [...]
If you have found yourself querying the 'termination date' box on the Covid-19 support scheme form you are not alone. We have had many employers contact us asking us: if they have put their employee on lay-off what do they do with this box? ESA contacted the DESP (Department of Enterprise and Social Protection) and [...]
Employers are raising concerns that while their businesses have been hit by the Covic-19 pandemic, that they have funds to pay employees and can not therefore avail of the wage subsidy scheme. There are two important elements of the scheme to keep in mind: It states that if your business has suffered a 25% drop [...]
Many employers have raised questions with us regarding public holidays and annual leave entitlements - specifically the right of an employer to make employees take annual leave during the Covid-19 emergency. This is quite a complex subject and so we would urge employers to contact ESA to make sure that they are applying the rules [...]
1. The first benefit pay for thousands is to be received today. Reasons for non-payment include incorrect applications, the wrong PPS number being given and duplicate applications being received. The Department has asked that applications be made online and that the phone only be used in cases of emergency in order to alleviate the backlog. [...]
The HSE have published free posters and resources on the subject of Covid-19. Go to https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/news/newsfeatures/covid19-updates/partner-resources/ to view.
A brilliant site has been developed to help all of us with understanding exactly what 2 kilometers from our home is. Go to http://2kmfromhome.com and it will show you exactly what is included in your 2k. We hope this helps keep you safe and healthy during this time!
A to Z On Employment Law Matters Contents: Can I ask the employees to take annual leave instead of temporary layoff?. 2 What do you do if your staff are being bullied, harassed and discriminated against because of their nationality? 2 How can I communicate health emergency policy as an Employer?. [...]
Most employers are aware of the procedures to follow when an employee is absent from work due to illness, which range as follows: Up to 3 days no medical cert, after 3 days many employers will seek a Doctor’s cert and thereafter a cert every week or month. The procedures should be set out [...]