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The Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt has delivered his Autumn Statement on 17th November 2022 and employers will need to plan ahead for wage cost increases. Following the recommendations of the independent Low Pay Commission (LPC), the government will, from 1st April 2023, increase National Living Wage...
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The law on dismissing a pregnant employee or an employee on maternity leave can be very complex and likely to get a lot more complicated moving forward when the Bill becomes law and Employers must be mindful of ensuring they meet their obligations towards such employees to avoid discrimination...
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What is the question: Is a four day working week without a pay cut the future? So what is happening? Currently a number of businesses are undergoing a trial of a 4-day working week with no loss of pay and it appears that the majority of the...
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The new legislation will apply to the hospitality industry in England and Wales. It will provide protection against employers who withhold tips from their employees. Employers should take positive action now to implement the new legislation. This can be achieved by introducing a new policy in your...
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Learn about the latest case of a female employee who lost an employment tribunal over claims that using xx, yy and ???? in an email from her manager was sexual harassment.
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Employers should be mindful of under paying employees the National Minimum Wage or the National Living Wage. Employers risk paying fines, going to employment tribunals and being named and shamed by the HMRC.
Read moreThe Answer: Alcohol Change UK estimate that 167, 000 working days are lost each year, at a cost of £1.2bn. Alcohol related absences are thought to contribute between 3-5% of all absences. This substantially affects business staffing levels, creates reduced product...
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The Government intends to keep the labour market strong, but their vision has hit an obstacle: Long-term sickness is now the main reason for economic inactivity.
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A mutually agreed capability termination is not liable for an unfair dismissal claim - so ruled the EAT in Riley v Direct Line Insurance Group (2023).
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To safeguard victims, it’s vital you tackle inappropriate workplace language immediately – as highlighted in G Coleman v Doncaster Culture & Leisure Trust.
Read moreThe Answer When it comes to employment tribunal claims, strict guidelines need to be observed. Discrimination claims – for example, must be presented within three months of the act or acts complained ab...
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A recent survey has found that UK workers are taking more sick days off than at any other point in the last ten years, negatively impacting businesses and the economy.
Read moreWhen an employee transfers under TUPE, they are eligible to be provided with an equivalent share incentive scheme previously supplied by their transferor.
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HSE carried out random construction site inspections as part of their Dust Kills campaign, and found that dust awareness was non-existent, or - at best, inadequate.
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COVID-19 is rapidly rising, and yet medical authorities have not issued any directives on handling the cases in the workplace. With this in mind, what can employers do if their staff test positive?
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Uncover a pivotal case on workplace app use leading to unfair dismissal. Learn how employers can safeguard their employees' privacy within employment law.
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New guidance from ICO means employers must assess the impact of monitoring staff and intruding into their work and/or private lives.
Read moreStress is a common and very real health and safety issue. Employers have a duty to safeguard the welfare and wellbeing of their staff – including their mental health in the workplace.
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The Employment Tribunal’s (ET) decision in the case of Szabolcs Fekete v Citibank NA 2023 reminds employers to have robust policies in place to cover staff expenses.
Read moreSection 193 of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act came into force on 28 Oct 2023. This means employees have less time to disclose custodial convictions before they become spent.
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