My employee is refusing to social distance at work – what should I do?
Andrew Willis, head of legal at Croner, explains what you can do if your staff is ignoring social distancing protocol. more»
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750,000 UK micro business owners miss out on summer holidays to work
Despite a statutory right to 20 days holiday each year, many self-employed workers don't get anywhere near that number according to new research. Three quarters of a million small firm owners are missing out on summer holidays to focus on work. more»
Paid and unpaid leave UK: Everything you need to know
The differences between paid and unpaid leave aren't always clear. Learn when and why it would be appropriate for staff to take paid or unpaid leave and where you need to make choices as an employer. more»
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»
Self-employed pensions guide
According to the Pensions Advisory Service, fewer than a third of self-employed people in the UK contribute to a personal pension. When it comes to saving for your retirement, the sooner you start the better. more»
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 will businesses respond to the Government’s pledge to increase the minimum wage in 2024?
New survey reports on how UK businesses are likely to respond to the 2024 minimum wage increase pledged by the Government. more»
Post-furlough redundancies could place your small business at risk as courts see 40,000 backlogged tribunal cases
Small businesses need to prepare for a rise in unfair dismissal claims due to post-furlough redundancies are more, according to legal experts. more»
Spain quarantine: Do I still have to pay my employees if they self-isolate?
Laura Kearsley, partner and solicitor in the employment team at law firm Nelsons, discusses what the Spain quarantine means for employers – and whether they’re expected to pay for the employee’s absence during self-isolation. more»
50% of UK workers are looking for new job post-Covid-19
50% of people currently employed are planning on looking for a new job after Covid-19, according to new research released today from Hooray Health & Protection. more»
