Ill health is a fact of life, and a good employer appreciates that when it strikes, employees need time off for medical assistance, recovery and rehabilitation. But employee sickness can[…]
Carers’ rights at work Carers UK estimates that the number of unpaid carers has risen to 10.6 million (Carers UK, Carers Week 2022 research report). This means that 1 in 5 adults[…]
The Prime Minister announced on 7th February the creation of four new government departments: A new Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, has been tasked with securing the UK’s[…]
Consultation on holiday pay for part time workers The recent decision in Harpur Trust v Brazil (2022) has caused headaches for employers who must now allocate 5.6 weeks a year[…]
Dismissing an employee fairly: a refresher The law gives five potentially fair reasons for dismissal, including breach of a statutory duty or restriction and some other substantial reason capable of[…]
Preventing claims of stress at work According to the Health & Safety Executive stress is ‘the adverse reaction people have to excessive pressures or other types of demand placed on[…]
Wishing everyone a very happy, healthy and prosperous new year. One thing’s for sure the world of employment won’t be boring with these changes afoot… 1 April 2023 New NLW[…]
What do you do if your employer becomes insolvent? – a fact sheet for employees
Uncategorised Dec 07, 2022
If an employee’s employer enters an insolvency process this does not necessarily mean the employment will end. The possible outcomes will depend on the type of insolvency process. Employees may[…]