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30 March 2021
It is that time of the year when we take time out to consider recent and upcoming employment legislation together with the implications of recent Employment Tribunal (ET) decisions. We hope that you f... read more
27 February 2021
I don’t trust umbrellas; they’re shady. Why do people carry umbrellas when it rains? Because umbrellas can’t walk. One umbrella turns to another and says “You look really ill mate”. the other replies,... read more
17 November 2020
HMRC confirms that the IR35 reforms will go ahead: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKHMRCED/bulletins/2a9d7de IR35 is back on the agenda – and this time it’s not going away This impending cha... read more
18 June 2020
We are pleased to share the following article which has been prepared by JMW Solicitors. Key Update for Employers: More Details About Flexible Furloughing Released The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme... read more
11 June 2020
Report on Jobs The June KPMG and REC monthly report on jobs has just been published and, as you might expect, the effects of the COVID-19 measures have continued to have a significant adverse impact o... read more
28 May 2020
This month Paul McGowan, Principal Solicitor at Collingwood Legal, provides his thoughts on the key issues which employers will face when managing a return to the workplace amidst the Coronavirus cris... read more
16 April 2020
The various initiatives launched in an attempt to minimise the economic impact of the coronavirus have been coming thick and fast. Here are links to some of the latest government Information and Guida... read more
Whilst most of us are focussing on managing the immediate challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic we should not completely overlook the need to also comply with new employment law legislation as... read more
9 March 2020
Now that the UK has officially left the European Union, what are your (slightly belated) Brexit New Year Resolutions? Here are our five key steps to Brexit-proof your business: 1. Don’t panic! There w... read more
11 February 2020
Join us at our Employment Law Update on Thursday 5th March 2020. The event will start at 8.30 a.m. (arrivals from 8.00 a.m.) and will be held at the Holiday Inn, Emerson, Washington, NE37 1LB; proceed... read more
Warehouse Supercisor
Warehouse Supercisor Warehouse Supervisor Newton Aycliffe £24'000 40 hrs per week (two shift rotating pattern) Our client is a County Durham manufacturing business that is looking to recruit a Warehouse Supervisor on...
Warehouse Picker / Packer
Warehouse Picker / Packer Warehouse Operative - Picker/Packer Gateshead £8.91ph Dayshift Temporary Ongoing Basis Kelburn Recruitment are currently recruiting for a busy warehouse based in Gateshead . Our client is looking for Pickers / Packers / Warehouse Operatives...
Process Operator
Process Operator PROCESS OPERATOR Salary £33,757.00 Per year (including shift allowance Shifts: 12 hr Dayshift and night shift (rotating pattern) Location: Northumberland An established and leading manufacturing business is currently looking to...
Alminium Welder
Alminium Welder Aluminium Welder County Durham Temporary Ongoing £10.71 - £13.08 Dependent on Experience Our client based in County Durham currently have an opportunity for a MIG Welder to join the business on...
Bilingual Customers Service
Bilingual Customers Service Bi Lingual Custom Service Advisor (Dutch and English) Part Time Role (min 16 hours+) Our client are currently looking to recruit part time Bi Lingual customer service Advisors to work...
Wet Painter / Powder Coater
Wet Painter / Powder Coater Wet Painter / Powder Coater Temporary to Permanent Basis £9.12ph - £11.40ph Rotation Dayshift and Backshift My Client based in South Tyneside are market leaders in the fabrication and production of metal...
Employment Law Update
Employment Law Update It is that time of the year when we take time out to consider recent and upcoming employment legislation together with the implications of recent Employment Tribunal (ET) decisions. We hope that you find this summary useful and if you...
Beware Umbrellas lurking in your Agency Worker supply chain
Beware Umbrellas lurking in your Agency Worker supply chain I don’t trust umbrellas; they’re shady. Why do people carry umbrellas when it rains? Because umbrellas can’t walk. One umbrella turns to another and says “You look really ill mate”. the other replies, “Yeah, I’ve been feeling a little under...
Off-Payroll Working 2021
Off-Payroll Working 2021 HMRC confirms that the IR35 reforms will go ahead: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKHMRCED/bulletins/2a9d7de IR35 is back on the agenda – and this time it’s not going away This impending change to IR35 is the latest in a series of anti-tax avoidance legislation and the...
Flexible Furlough Update
Flexible Furlough Update We are pleased to share the following article which has been prepared by JMW Solicitors. Key Update for Employers: More Details About Flexible Furloughing Released The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) has now been in place for several months allowing...
The June KPMG and REC monthly report on jobs
The June KPMG and REC monthly report on jobs Report on Jobs The June KPMG and REC monthly report on jobs has just been published and, as you might expect, the effects of the COVID-19 measures have continued to have a significant adverse impact on the market. The Report...
THE RETURN TO WORK – A NOTE OF CAUTION FOR EMPLOYERS
THE RETURN TO WORK – A NOTE OF CAUTION FOR EMPLOYERS This month Paul McGowan, Principal Solicitor at Collingwood Legal, provides his thoughts on the key issues which employers will face when managing a return to the workplace amidst the Coronavirus crisis. On Sunday evening many of us watched the TV...