The IPA continues to monitor the global situation and its impact on the advertising and wider business world. This hub brings you the most up-to-date information from the IPA, from Government and other key sources.
Helpful information and resources for our members
As with most of the industry, all IPA staff are working from home and contactable on our usual numbers and emails. We are also using Zoom and Microsoft Teams for video conferencing.
Agile Working in a Lockdown Era
An employers’ guide to remote working employment issues presented by the law firm Lewis Silkin. Webinar recording and presentation slides for members only.
Coronavirus Pandemic – Planning for 2021
This note provides a reminder of some of the key points from our 2020 employment guidance and considers what agency employers can do to plan for 2021.
National Lockdown in England
On Monday, 4 January, the Prime Minister announced a further national lockdown in England. We provide a summary of government guidance as relevant to agencies.
Legal Update on the Latest Lockdown Implications for Productions and Employers
HM Treasury announced that the Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (‘CJRS’ or ‘Furlough scheme’), will be extended.
Recommendations on COVID testing for productions
Following the recent English lockdown the APA have now published their recommendations on testing for Covid.
Log on to Get on
The ultimate IPA guide to free or nearly free learning resources: book summaries, video talks, podcasts, publications, qualifications, webinars.
Grace Blue's TRANSITION
Free to use online platform providing a place for displaced talent to find inspiration, join its network, and access new jobs.
Useful links during the COVID-19 outbreak
Key links to Government announcements, business support initiatives and IPA guidance notes.
Our answers to our members' COVID-19 related questions
More on the Job Retention Scheme, Advertising and Employment Law, productions, IPA learning and TouchPoints.
Free IPA publications
IPA makes a range of publications free to members during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Returning to the office support
As Covid restrictions relax, many of us will be considering a return to the office. There is much in the way of discussion and debate about how best to go about this, with no clear guidance to follow.