Despite all your best efforts to recruit and retain the right key executives, sometimes things just do not work out as planned and it becomes evident that it will be necessary to part company. ‘Managing the departure of a senior executive carefully, and within the law, will reduce the risk of a tribunal claim,[…]
A settlement agreement is a contract that records an employee’s agreement not to pursue a claim relating, in most cases, to the termination of their employment against their employer in exchange, usually, for a payment of money. In order to settle an employee’s potential claims against an employee, the parties can enter into a[…]
Government Response published on Sexual Harassment in the Workplace: New Duty to be Imposed on Employers to Prevent Sexual Harassment
LATEST NEWS Jul 22, 2021
The main findings of the Report are: The main findings of the consultation were that many were supportive of a new duty to prevent harassment, and believed that it would prompt employers to take positive steps. Consultees highlighted the complexity of introducing protections from third-party harassment without the need for an incident to have[…]
To say that the COVID19 pandemic has been challenging to businesses and employees alike is clearly an understatement. Few have been untouched in one way or another by the challenges presented by the pandemic and its repercussions. Following the withdrawal of the support of the Furlough Scheme at the ending of September we are heading[…]
Asking job applicants and employees about their health: how to stay on the right side of the law When recruiting and managing employees, employers want to know that their employees are up to the job and in the post COVID world, whether might they pose a risk to other employees, clients or customers. While asking[…]
Downing Street Briefing – Monday 12th July 2021 Summary Boris Johnson outlined the end to England’s social-distancing rules on 19 July, at the Downing Street press conference; The PM warned there will be more hospitalisations and deaths – saying the pandemic is not over; Mask use will be “advised” on public transport and in crowded and enclosed spaces[…]
Despite the success of the vaccine programme, the impact of the pandemic on businesses will continue for some time. For example, when the furlough scheme ends in the autumn, it is expected that the number of employment tribunal claims will rise and case law will take even longer to filter through to policies and practice.[…]
The official government message encouraging people to work from home is expected to end with the final step out of lockdown. For many employees though, homeworking is here to stay. According to a recent BBC survey, 43 of 50 big UK employers will not bring staff back to the office full time. Instead, employees will[…]
Assessing the Impact of the Pandemic on Equality in the UK – Government Responses
LATEST NEWS May 24, 2021
The government recently published its response to the previous report prepared by the Women and Equalities Committee, ‘Unequal Impact? Coronavirus and the gendered economic impact.’ The report concluded that government policies during the pandemic had consistently overlooked women’s caring responsibilities and the inequality experienced by them. The report identifies that: “The initial closure of nurseries[…]
Go gently during on your team during this transition time It goes without saying that we have all been through a lot this past year and still are and many of your employees may be exhausted, anxious or grieving. Everyone’s experience of this pandemic has been different. Some employees will have worked throughout, or at[…]