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»
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»
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»
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»
How to return furloughed staff to work
Now, with lockdown restrictions slowly beginning to ease, offices are planning for reopening. A new ‘blended’ model of working will become the norm, with some employees always working from home, in the office or a combination of both. ClearPeople CEO, Katya Linossi discusses how employers can get their furloughed staff back to work. more»
The employer’s guide to disciplinary rules and procedures
This article seeks to answer any questions you as an SME employer, might have on disciplinary rules and procedures. more»
Quick advice on dealing with an underperforming employee in the workplace
Understanding your legal rights as an employer when dealing with a member of staff who just isn't pulling their weight is one of the less palatable aspects of business leadership. Not only is it an awkward, and confrontational thing to do, employers are aware that they don't want to face any damaging legal action from the employee either. more»
The employer’s guide to gross misconduct in the workplace
You likely think of gross misconduct as one of those ‘it’ll never happen here’ scenarios. However, any one of your employees – at any time – could behave in a manner that constitutes gross misconduct. more»
