This year the increases are significant, no doubt due to the current high rate of inflation. The largest increase we believe has been made to the limit on a week’s[…]
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[…]