Do I have to provide statutory sick pay as a small business owner?
Small business employers don't have a choice over whether they pay statutory sick pay. As long as an employee is eligible they are legally entitled to receive SSP. more»
Expert: Kate Palmer
Kate Palmer CIPD is the head of advisory at law firm Peninsula and is a member of its senior leadership team. She joined in 2009 having held a senior HR manager's role in another large company. With a specialist background in facilities management in the NHS, Kate offers a wealth of employment law experience. She's an expert negotiator - one notable case was with the NHS's trade unions over terms and conditions in the Agenda for Change pay system.
Articles by Kate Palmer
What is the minimum time between shifts I have to give staff?
Rules on minimum annual leave are included in the Working Time Regulations 1998, as are weekly rest breaks and minimum time between shifts. more»
How many KIT days is my employee allowed to take?
Keeping in touch (KIT) days provide staff with a limited opportunity to return to work, or take part in work related events, whilst they are on maternity leave or adoption leave. more»
What new proposals for redundancy and maternity leave mean for employers
After the government announced new proposals to protect pregnant women and new parents from unfairly losing their jobs, Kate Palmer explains what the changes would mean for employers in Britain. more»
Should you hire an overqualified employee?
Is it a risk to employ somebody who is clearly overqualified for the role? Kate Palmer considers why the answer isn't always that simple. more»
Can employers tell their employees to lose weight?
Employers need to evaluate if an individual’s weight impacts their ability to carry out day to day tasks associated with their job. more»
Immigration white paper sets out plan to clamp down on low-skilled workers
With the government's long overdue immigration white paper being published, employers were keen to see how the new policy affects their business. more»
Can you dismiss an employee for posting a negative company review?
Company reviews left on websites such as Glassdoor can be a great way for your organisation to build a positive reputation. However, there is always the risk that staff may leave negative reviews on these websites, leaving a different impact altogether. more»
Is hugging at work considered sexual harassment? Lessons from Ted Baker
Shares in Ted Baker have hit a three-year low after allegations of "forced hugging". The company insists hugs are "part of Ted Baker's culture, but are absolutely not insisted upon" – so is hugging at work considered sexual harassment? more»
Are “male-only Santa” job roles discriminatory?
Headlines in New Zealand recently focused on the firing of a Christmas parade’s Santa after he commented that females could not be hired for the role. How would this issue be considered in the UK? more»
