The. Blog
Categories
Redundancy Consultation Meeting – What Employers & Employees Need To Know
A redundancy consultation meeting is an opportunity for an employee to discuss the terms and specific details about a possible redundancy that may affect them
How To Support Employees Affected By Miscarriage And Stillbirth
Sadly one in four pregnancies ends with a miscarriage, so it is essential that you understand the employment rights surrounding pregnancy loss. We outline below
Shift Allowance UK – What Is It And How Does It Work?
Shift allowance is a discretionary payment that some companies choose to offer their employees that work irregular shifts or unsociable hours. As this type of
How Many Sick Days Before a Disciplinary in the UK?
Employee sickness is to be expected when you’re running a business. However, if an employee is off work repeatedly or has a long-term condition that
Sleeping On The Job – The Consequences
Sleeping at work may sound like a taboo but until recently, it was actually considered the norm by many businesses. For example, police officers in
How To Comply With The Duty To Make Reasonable Adjustments
Employers are under a legal obligation to make reasonable adjustments for disabled employees, and failure to comply is a form of unlawful disability discrimination. We
Sexual Harassment In The Workplace: New Duty On Employers?
The government recently released its response to the consultation on sexual harassment in the workplace, which proposes legal changes to offer enhanced protection to employees.
Unfair Dismissal: Furlough As An Alternative To Redundancy?
Two recent cases demonstrate that the employment tribunal will examine whether the employer has considered furlough when determining whether an employee’s redundancy is unfair. We
How To Work Out Pro-Rata?
Employing part-time employees on a ‘pro-rata’ basis can prove essential to reduce costs and ensure the longevity of a business, but what is Pro-Rata? What
How Can Care Homes Prepare For Mandatory Covid-19 Vaccination?
As you may be aware, the Government has announced that from 11 November 2021 all staff must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 to work inside
How To Manage The Effects Of Long Covid On Your Business
The persistent symptoms of long Covid can have a serious detrimental effect upon an employee’s work. It may result in the employee being unfit for
What To Do If An Employee Fails To Return Company Property Upon Termination
What should you do if an employee fails to return company property upon termination? If a departing employee fails to return company equipment, such as
How To Deal With Racist Social Media Posts By Employees
An appalling after-effect of England’s defeat at the Euro 2020 final is an influx of racist posts about the players on social media. The employers
Request an article
Have an idea for an article or a burning question you’d like us to answer? Send us your suggested topics.
