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»
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»
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»
Rules on minimum annual leave are included in the Working Time Regulations 1998, as are weekly rest breaks and minimum time between shifts. more»
This article seeks to answer any questions you as an SME employer, might have on disciplinary rules and procedures. more»
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»
Do employers really take physical appearance into account when recruiting? A new study has revealed that most British workers believe being good-looking improves your chances of promotion. more»
It can be concerning for employers when valuable and highly skilled employees hand in their notice, especially when they have built up strong and ongoing relationships with company clients. more»
If you’re an employer recruiting for certain roles, you may be required by law to carry out DBS checks during the hiring process to ensure that the applicant is suitable for the role. more»
Within any business, the sudden loss of a team member can be truly devastating and it’s perhaps felt all the more within a smaller business. So, what steps can you take to help prepare for such a situation and care for your team? more»
