Home About Us News Insights Policy Insights Managing COVID-19: Advice for employers and working parents Policy Insight14th September 2020 Employees may need greater flexibility than usual to balance work and caring responsibilities. Back to school but it’s definitely not back to business as usual for parents or employers Policy Insight4th September 2020 Children are returning to classrooms but what does this mean for working arrangements for parents? Government financial support for those impacted by COVID-19 – an update Policy Insight1st September 2020 Changes to the furlough scheme and support for the self-employed. Second round of Self-Employed Income Support Scheme now open for applications Policy Insight18th August 2020 Up to £6,570 to help the self-employed whose income has been affected by COVID-19. New law to ensure furloughed employees receive full redundancy payments Policy Insight14th August 2020 Important change to legislation to support those who have been made redundant. Education Minister publishes new school day guidance Policy Insight13th August 2020 Revised guidance for schools as they plan for the new school day. Easing of restrictions on childcare providers in Northern Ireland Policy Insight31st July 2020 Some of the remaining restrictions on childcare providers are being lifted from 1 August, but infection control guidance must continue to be followed. Meeting the childcare needs of families throughout COVID19 Policy Insight31st July 2020 Update on recent developments and advice available. Importance of childcare more important than ever as employees can return to the workplace Policy Insight21st July 2020 Support needed for parents and the childcare sector to unlock our economic and social recovery from COVID19. Impact of COVID19 on working mothers Policy Insight7th July 2020 Important research undertaken by Queen's University Belfast. 123…13
