Business owners should take advice from an expert commercial solicitor on specific contracts and how the issues set out could apply to their own business. There are[…]
Content sources for Government support for UK businesses during the coronavirus pandemic– as at 30 March 2020
LATEST NEWS Apr 01, 2020
Since the coronavirus outbreak in the UK, the Government has responded with a raft of new measures to help employees and employers. Although the circumstances are exceptional, employers need to[…]
With more cases of coronavirus (COVID-19), being reported in the UK each day, employers will be wondering how to handle the issue especially as they may need to react fast[…]
Read Zoe’s ideas on what makes a good working relationship and how there is no such thing as an average day for an employment lawyer. Leading Ladies
Changes to employment law from April 2020 April brings with it the usual annual increases to the national minimum wage and statutory pay for family-friendly leave and sickness absence.[…]
Advice on dealing with the current Corona Virus for Employers The government publishes daily updates at 2pm with the latest stats and advice. Acas has also produced workplace specific guidance which sets out[…]
When a key employee is about to leave, employers look to minimise damage to their business and may wish to keep the employee away from customers and commercially sensitive information.[…]
The Employment Bill 2019-2020 includes the following measures: A single enforcement body for the labour market which proposes to replace the enforcement functions of the Employment Agency Standards Inspectorate Gangmasters[…]
Changing an individual’s working arrangements from employee to consultant may seem attractive; no employer National Insurance contributions to pay and greater flexibility for the individual. A win-win situation surely? Zoe[…]
Asking job applicants and employees about their health: how to stay on the right side of the law
LATEST NEWS Dec 02, 2019
When recruiting and managing employees, employers want to know that their employees are up to the job. While asking questions about an individual’s health at the wrong time may result[…]