Ramadan In The Workplace: 6 Handy Tips For Employers
Ramadan can be a difficult time for Muslims in the workplace if their employer and colleagues know nothing about the observance of Ramadan.To help you understand how to best accommodate the needs of your Muslim staff during Ramadan, we have highlighted 6 ways in which you can support them: 1. Devise and circulate a strong […]
Employment Law Changes 2020
Written Statement of Employment Particulars From 6th April 2020, the law governing Written Statement of Employment Particulars (“WSEP”) is changing. The new law requirement will impose the following major changes; WSEP are required to contain additional information further to the current requirement; Entitlements to any paid leave (Sick, Maternity, Paternity, Adoption). Hours / Days of […]
Immigration Laws When Recruiting Staff
It’s no secret that UK visa laws are changing. They are becoming stricter, and so employers must keep abreast of those changes. Are you are a business owner? If so, here is what you need to know about compliance with immigration laws and recruitment: Know the penalties for breaking the law There are stiff penalties […]
Rest Breaks At Work
This article was originally posted in July 2019, but it has been since revised – please find the latest version here. Employment law on breaks can seem confusing to some employers. Having a clear idea of the rights of your employees and their break times in the UK is vital if you own a business. […]
Hiring Your First Employee
Hiring your first employee is a huge step. If your new business has reached this milestone, it can be an exciting time. Bringing new people into your organisation can lead to growth and help your business excel. However, for many new business owners, handing over responsibility to a new hire can be daunting. The recruiting […]
HGV Driving Hours HR Advice Guide
As it stands under EU Rules, there are specific requirements on how many hours your workers can legally operate a Heavy Goods Vehicles. HGV driving hours Drivers of HGVs, defined as vehicles with a weight capacity of over 3.5 tonnes, are not allowed to drive more than nine hours on any individual day (or 10 […]
Custom and Practice Advice Guide for Employers
What is ‘Custom & Practice’? Not all of the terms and rules of employment are formalised and cemented through employment contracts. For these unofficial factors, the term custom and practice is used to describe anything that becomes a norm within companies or industries.Employment contracts and formal policy documents cover the majority of the rules of […]
Constructive Dismissal Advice Guide for Employers
Constructive Dismissal Constructive dismissal describes when employees resign in response to a serious breach of contract by their employer which undermines the employment relationship. If the employee has sufficient length of service, they can then pursue a claim for unfair dismissal.Claims for constructive dismissal are often hard to win. However, if the employee is successful […]
Bank Holiday Entitlement
Do You Have To Offer Paid Leave On Bank Holidays? All employees of a business are entitled by law to 5.6 weeks of annual leave, depending on the worker’s normal working week. Public and Bank Holidays taken as paid leave usually factor into this amount, which is included in the statutory entitlement. As such, employers […]
Bereavement & Compassionate Leave Guide
compassionate leave When an employee experiences a bereavement, employers might decide to allow for compassionate leave. When someone experiences the loss of someone close to them, offering the time that they need to deal with their affairs, attend a funeral or simply to grieve can benefit both the employee and the employer. Bereavement leave (or […]