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Health And Safety Advice For Start-Ups And SMEs
The Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) must be followed by all businesses, regardless of size. Whether you have 5 or 5,000 employees, it
How To Calculate Holiday Pay For Workers With Variable Hours
In the Harpur Trust v Brazel case, the Supreme Court upheld the Court of Appeal’s ruling in 2019 that ‘part year’ workers on permanent contracts
When Can You Use The Statutory Defence Against Discrimination Claims?
With a rising number of discrimination cases being brought to employment tribunals and publicised in the media, it’s more important than ever that employers take
Are You Following The Law With Regards To Employees’ Tips?
Millions of low-paid workers in tips based roles rely on tips to boost their income. When unfair tipping practices amongst some chains in the hospitality
Unfair dismissal
Employees can bring unfair dismissal claims against employers if they believe their contract has been terminated without fair reason or when their employer does not
Agency Workers
An agency worker is someone who is recruited and employed by an employment agency or temporary work agency under a contract of employment with the
What Do We Learn Following New Rulings On Holiday Pay?
The Supreme Court’s ruling in November 2021 on the Harpur Trust vs Brazel case provides clarity on workers’ rights on how paid annual leave is
Health and Safety Risks In The Office
When working in an office environment, it may seem like a fairly safe workplace, with few dangers to employees. However, there are a variety of
Contractors And IR35 – What Business Owners Need To Know
The IR35 tax legislation also referred to as off-payroll working rules, changed on 6 April 2021. Since then, all public authorities, medium and large-sized clients
Is Your Business Prepared For A Heatwave? – Tips For Employers
Summer 2022 has seen the UK experience some of the hottest days in recorded history, leading to many wondering how to deal with this kind
Whistleblowing
Have you ever witnessed something that you felt was wrong but didn’t say anything because you were afraid of the consequences, felt you would be
Grievance Procedure Time Limits – What You Need To Know
Need to know about grievance procedure time limits? In short, there are no formal time limits that prevent employees from raising historical grievances, nor are
Menopause – Support In The Workplace
The Nuffield Health Group state that around 13 million women in the UK are either perimenopausal or post-menopausal and dealing with menopause symptoms that can
Vaccinations Within The Workplace – What Employers Need To Know
Despite the United Kingdom having one of the best vaccination rates in the world for all major health risks and diseases, vaccinations within the workplace
Transgender Rights Within The Workplace
In the United Kingdom, it is estimated that one in eight trans people has experienced employment discrimination in the last five years, despite it being
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