A Guide To ACAS
ACAS (Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Services) is a non-departmental government body with the aim of improving business practices and working life. They do this through the development of positive employment relations. ACAS supports employers and employees and holds an important role in the tribunal process, maintaining responsibility for the Early Conciliation Scheme. ACAS does a […]
Suspending An Employee
Reasons For A Suspension An employee suspension refers to a situation in which a worker is still employed, but is asked not to attend your place of work for a given period. In general, there are two situations in which you might suspend an employee. The first is related to health and safety. An employee […]
How To Deal With Staff Who Are Always Late
Employee Lateness Occasionally employees will be late for work. Whether this is due to a family situation, public transport issues or simply they overslept. These are everyday situations where managers will need to decide if action is required. If they are infrequent, it may be decided that it is not necessary as it could create […]
An Employers Guide To Redundancy
Redundancy is a form of dismissal There are certain rights that an employer will have to follow to ensure that the redundancy is conducted in a fair and informative way. Redundancy payment claims will only relate to employees with more than 2 years of continuous service. Types of Redundancy There are three ways a Company […]
What To Remember When Hiring Christmas Temps
Approximately a third of retailers increase their workforce for the Christmas period. Because some employers can be in a rush to hire staff as quickly as possible, employment regulations and basic details can be unintentionally overlooked. When hiring employees for the festive months ensure that you are clear and open about; That they are being […]
Mental Health In The Workplace
Changes for Mental Health Support With more people experiencing issues regarding mental health in the workplace, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) produced some additional guidance on how employers can support employees. This includes providing training for staff so that they are aware of the issues surrounding mental health and action that can be taken […]
What is Occupational Health?
Occupational Health focuses on the physical and mental wellbeing of an employee for the prevention and treatment of job-related injuries and illnesses. How Is Occupational Health Provided In A Workplace? In large organisations, a medical professional (for example a part-time doctor, physiotherapist or potentially a psychologist) may be charged with maintaining the occupational health in […]
Maternity Leave
As an employer, it is essential to know your responsibilities to a pregnant employee and to know what rights they have. An employee who is pregnant must: Notify their employer of the pregnancy This should be done at least 15 weeks before the birth, or as soon as reasonably practicable to do so. Notify the […]
How To Defend An Employment Tribunal Claim
Defending an employment tribunal claim Defending an Employment Tribunal claim can be a lengthy and expensive process. At Neathouse Partners we have many years of experience dealing with all sorts of different claims and can guide you through the entire process, up to and including representing you at the trial.When you are notified of a potential claim […]
How To Handle A Grievance
When an employee has a grievance, it’s best to try and resolve it at the earliest stage possible, and informally. However, not all grievances can be dealt with in this way, and sometimes a more formal process is required. The formal process should be used as a last resort. It is best to have a […]