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 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[…]
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 them’ by their job. “Stress, depression or anxiety and musculoskeletal disorders accounted for the majority of days lost due to work-related ill health in 2021/22, 17.0[…]
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 and NMW rates to be applied 1 April 2023Workers aged 23 and over (NLW)* £10.42Workers aged 21-22* £10.18Development rate for workers aged 18-20 £7.49Young workers[…]
What do you do if your employer becomes insolvent? – a fact sheet for employees
Uncategorised Dec 07, 2022
If an employee’s employer enters an insolvency process this does not necessarily mean the employment will end. The possible outcomes will depend on the type of insolvency process. Employees may be kept on in employment, they might be made redundant, or it is possible that employees may transfer to a new employer under TUPE (for[…]
After a few dismal years of Zoom quizzes, the corporate Christmas party makes a welcome return for 2022 (rail strikes permitting) giving employers the opportunity to reward staff with a fun, sociable evening. At the same time however, office Christmas parties can be a recipe for HR headaches and possible Tribunal claims. Employees feel encouraged[…]
The recent Twitter debacle has shone a useful spotlight on the increase in “fire and rehire” tactics. In the unlikely case that you missed the news, Elon Musk celebrated his acquisition of Twitter by firing around 3,700 employees. The mass cull was swiftly followed by offers of re-employment for some, apparently because Musk realised their[…]
Sunset on Employment Rights? The Government’s forthcoming “Retained EU Law Bill” has the potential to seriously alter the course of UK employment law, directly affecting 313 laws derived from the EU. If any of this legislation is not “restated, replaced or revoked” by the end of 2023 – the so-called “sunset clause” – it will[…]
New Online Service to Help Support Workers with Long Term Health Conditions & Disabilities
Uncategorised Oct 25, 2022
As part of the Government’s initiative to create more inclusive work environments it has invested in a new online service to help employers support workers who have disabilities and long-term health conditions. A test version of the online service is currently available here. The new service will be updated and improved over the next three[…]
UK employers are very much aware of the benefits of employing foreign nationals and the talents and skills they can bring to the workplace, but they also need to be aware of the strict Home Office rules intended to prevent exploitation and illegal immigration, and the legal duty employers have to ensure that any prospective[…]
Bank Holiday for the State Funeral of HM Queen Elizabeth II’s – Monday 19 September 2022
Uncategorised Sep 12, 2022
The Government has issued useful Guidance for employers concerning the State Funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II which will take place on Monday 19 September 2022. It can be accessed here