Acas have released useful and updated guidance on managing sickness absence which covers such matters as: fit notes and evidence of sickness; time off for dependants/parents/carers; holiday entitlement and sick pay; keeping[…]
Unhappy at work? Overloaded with tasks and drowning under the pressure? Found out that a junior colleague or person of a different sex is being paid more than you? Line[…]
Vaping at Work: How can employers best protect the health of the workforce & support smokers wanting to stop?
Uncategorised Jun 29, 2023
E-cigarettes can appear to offer a painless way of giving up smoking and getting round the smoking ban, allowing smokers to get their nicotine “hit.”. Vapes are not covered by[…]
It is increasingly clear that protections under existing employment law may be insufficient to deal with the challenges posed by the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) and Automated Data[…]
On 2 May 2023 the Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 received Royal Assent. This amends the Employment Rights Act 1996. It is not expected to come into force until[…]
The Government has announced a number of employment law measures as part of its reforms designed to “cut red tape and grow the economy”. The measures include: removing reporting requirements from the[…]
This weekend will see the Coronation of King Charles III, the first such event for more than 70 years. For some employers the bank holiday declared on Monday 8th May[…]
Imagine this scenario. A married couple work in a care home for several years, covering each other’s shifts if necessary, with no issues or problems. They are hardworking, reliable and[…]
The Presidents of the Employment Tribunals in England and Wales have updated the Guidance on employment tribunal awards for injury to feelings which are awarded in discrimination, whistleblowing and trade[…]
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[…]