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Offering Voluntary Redundancy – What Employers Need To Know
Offering voluntary redundancy is a way that employers can reduce the size of their workforce by asking employees to voluntarily terminate their contracts in return
Fire and Rehire: Everything You Need to Know
Fire and rehire is a strategy sometimes used by employers to change the terms of their employees’ employment contracts. It is a fairly straightforward idea:
Positive Discrimination – The Complete Guide
Under UK law, employees have the right to be treated equally in the workplace. This means that discrimination has no place in the workplace, where
Discrimination By Association – An Employer’s Guide
As an employer, you have a responsibility to ensure the fair and equal treatment of every single one of your employees. This means complying with
Toilet Breaks At Work – Tips For Employers
Toilet breaks at work; how long they are, how frequent they are, whether they’re being monitored, and what is deemed acceptable in this area can
Compassionate Leave UK: Is There A Statutory Entitlement?
It’s important to be sensitive when you’re discussing compassionate leave. Losing a loved one is one of the most challenging things that your employees may
Constructive Dismissal Examples: Important Information for Employees
Constructive dismissal is a legal term in the United Kingdom that refers to when an employer has acted in such a way that the employee
Phased Return To Work – What do Employers Need To Know?
After a long period of time away from work, a phased return to the workplace and normal duties is an excellent way to get staff
How To Employ An Apprentice
Apprenticeships are a valuable way to fill skill shortages in your business by training new starters or upskilling existing employees. We outline the employment law
How To Support Employees Going Through The Menopause
Menopause affects a significant proportion of the UK workforce, and its symptoms can lead to performance and attendance issues. We outline below the potential claims
SOSR Dismissal – What Does It Mean And When Can You Use It?
SOSR is an abbreviation for ‘some other substantial reason’, which is one of the five fair reasons for dismissal. SOSR was designed to cover the
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
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