Redundancy What does redundancy mean? Redundancy is a potentially fair reason to dismiss any employee. It is a commonly used word, but the technical legal meaning refers to only three types of situation: A business closure, A workplace closure, and Reduction of workforce (reduction of headcount). The dismissal of an employee will be by reason[…]
Redundancies – How to do them fairly and lawfully (take note P&O Ferries)
Uncategorised Mar 21, 2022
On 6 April 2020 the Government introduced parental bereavement leave entitling employees who have suffered a still birth after 24 weeks or the death of a child up to the age of 18 to take leave in order to grieve and start the recovery process. The leave is not available to workers or the self-employed.[…]
The law gives five potentially fair reasons for dismissal, including breach of a statutory duty or restriction and some other substantial reason capable of justifying dismissal. The most commonly used reasons are redundancy, capability and misconduct. Even if your employee is guilty of misconduct or their job is clearly redundant, you still need to take[…]
As the Omicron variant continues to cause an increase in COVID cases the UK Government has once again advised those who can work from home to do so. This raises numerous issues for employers from the obligation to ensure that employees remain safe at work to monitoring working hours. Guidance can be read here from[…]
The last 18 months have seen employers turn on a penny to keep their business on track, while guarding the health and wellbeing of staff and customers. While flexibility has been key, it has also been important to update and comply with frequently changing health and safety policies. ‘However, many companies have struggled financially and[…]
Although lockdown is generally easing across the country, government guidance advises people to continue to work from home if possible. Meanwhile the media is reporting that some employers are deciding to keep staff working from home. Home-working has advantages; it eases the immediate difficulties of making workplaces Covid-secure and, longer term, it can significantly reduce[…]
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We are a specialist firm of employment law solicitors with offices in Brighton and London. We offer an efficient personal service to individuals and the local business community. We also advise charities, trade unions and not for profit organisations.