Issue 704

Changes to furlough support

Following the national lockdown, the government has updated its guidance on which employees can be furloughed under the current scheme (...).

Notice of termination

When an employment contract is terminated by notice, the date of termination is the date on which notice expires. In Gardner v The Coopers Company & Coborn School, the Employment Appeal Tribunal considered the date when the notice period began in order to determine the date of termination of employment (...).

Degree of control

When determining if someone is an employee, tribunals apply certain tests which include examining the degree of control that the employer has over the individual. In Glasgow City Council v Mr Johstone and anor, the Employment Appeal Tribunal held that the degree of control by the council over the way that Mr and Mrs Johnstone delivered foster caring services indicated that they were council employees (...).