The ultimate guide to holiday leave and pay in the UK
Annual leave from work is a globally accepted requirement driven by human rights in the workplace. In line with that, every employee in the United Kingdom is entitled to take […] more»
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Employing self-employed staff?
Employment law can get tricky, especially if this is your first time looking to employ staff. Different types of contracts work for different businesses and you need to know your […] more»
What HR lessons did businesses learn in 2020?
With employees likely continue to work remotely well in to 2021, UK legal experts discuss lessons learned in 2020 and what businesses should be doing to ensure they remain within legal HR structures in 2021. more»
Unfair dismissal ? a concise guide for employers
Employees have a legal right not to be unfairly dismissed. The law surrounding unfair dismissal is complex, but employers must ensure they act within the law when dismissing any employee. This guide breaks down what you need to know. more»
Fire and rehire plan gone wrong? British Gas employees plan a 5-day walkout
GMB Trade Union?announces action in January following?overwhelming vote for strike action by British Gas employees.? more»
Avoid HR pitfalls amidst the pandemic
Running a small business often means wearing many different hats and potentially making decisions without specialist advice. Simon Whitehead Head of Recruitment Law, and Nicola Young, Legal Director, both of Brabners LLP discuss how you can avoid potentially expensive and time-consuming HR mistakes. more»
Disability discrimination still prevalent with 133% increase in number of tribunal cases
Disability-related tribunal cases increase 133% over past five years - making it one of the most prevalent types of workplace discrimination more»
Employers need to offer physical and mental support for Long Covid
Employers wishing to minimise the impact of Long Covid on both their employees and their organisation, should ensure that their health and wellbeing programmes include holistic and personalised support for staff for as long as they need it, according to RedArc MD. more»
Updated guidance on the extended furlough scheme
Updated guidance on the extended furlough scheme raises more questions than it answers, says?Karen Plumbley-Jones, employment law expert at law firm?Womble Bond Dickinson.? more»
The questions you should be asking in an employee’s return to work interview
The best way to manage absence is to ensure that employees provide as much information as possible. We need to know the level of absence, analyse the information and target strategies at a company and an individual basis. This information is captured in a return to work interview. more»
