Two Acts of Parliament were passed at the end of May which, when implemented, will allow for two new types of leave to which employees will have a statutory entitlement. (Meaning an employer is obliged by law to allow them). These will be: Neonatal Care Leave – a right for eligible employed parents whose new-born […]
In May the Government announced its intention to amend legislation in the UK now that Brexit has taken place. They are proposing making changes to employment law in an attempt to drive growth and improve outcomes, as well as to reduce burdens on business. Some of the headline proposes are as follows: Amending Holiday […]
Do you utilise CCTV recordings on your premises? Does this capture your employees or other members of the public? Installing CCTV, no matter the reason why, should not be done without prior thought around how you are going to ensure you comply with the UK-GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. Here are a few […]
With sponsorships on the rise post-Brexit, employers are asking about how they can look to recover fees and create an effective reimbursement agreement. Many employers are keen to protect their investment when sponsoring a migrant worker and therefore may consider issuing a reimbursement agreement to recover some of the immigration fees from the employee if […]
Treating one individual more favourably than another because they have a protected characteristic is largely prohibited under the Equality Act 2010. However positive action in the workplace can work to promote equity, equality and inclusion for individuals who have historically been discriminated against or faced barriers to work. In this article, we’ll discuss positive discrimination in […]
There has been a further development in the fire and rehire story with the publication by ACAS of a draft Code of Practice on Dismissal and Re-engagement. Consultation on this document is open until April 18th 2023. What is fire and rehire? Fire and rehire is the everyday expression used when employees are dismissed and […]
Updated 08/02/2023 Resignations, ill health capability, misconduct, redundancy, any of these reasons can lead to the employee or employer giving notice to the other. It is important to ensure notice expectations for both parties are clearly set out in the main statement of terms and conditions at the start of employment, so when the time […]
In the current climate, with growing concerns about the rise in cost of living, energy prices at an all-time high, and increased inflation and interest rates, many employers will be looking at ways of saving costs without having to make staff cuts. Even when forced to consider redundancies, these should always be a last resort […]
