April is usually the month when the Government introduces new employment legislation, and in recent years has announced its commitment to introducing significant new rights,
The law gives five potentially fair reasons for dismissing an employee, including breach of a statutory duty or restriction and some other substantial reason capable
‘At some point, many businesses will receive an employment tribunal claim against them from an employee, former employee or even an applicant,’ says Samira Cakali,
Many businesses are now at the stage where they have planned their longer-term working arrangements for staff who may be office-based, remote working, or a
New legislation is set to change the current government guidelines for Covid 19 self-isolation. From the 16 August 2021 any individual who has been identified
Despite the success of the vaccine programme, the impact of the pandemic on businesses will continue for some time. For example, when the furlough scheme
The official government message encouraging people to work from home is expected to end with the final step out of lockdown. For many employees though,
While the predicted lockdown baby boom has not materialised and the birth rate is similar to 2020 (down just 0.5%), family caring responsibilities have been
The rollout of the vaccination programme has been welcomed as the beginning of the end for the Covid-19 pandemic. For many employers, ensuring their workforce
Qualifying as a solicitor is a special moment. It takes years of studying and training and qualification brings an immense feeling of satisfaction and great
Debates over flexible working have been everywhere recently. When the coronavirus pandemic first arrived on our shores in the spring, the government’s announcement that we
As the Chancellor’s coronavirus job retention scheme enters its final phase and the prospect of a return to normal business seems distant for many companies,
In the wake of recent events, there is increased momentum in addressing racial inequalities at work. Whilst this is extremely important, businesses must not forget
Guest Blog – Kate Dean/Samira Cakali As the world starts to right itself and the economy starts to meet again, many businesses are in the difficult place of looking at restructures and redundancies. While
1. Settlement agreements are legally binding. They came into effect in 2013 and are contracts that are used to end an employment relationship between the employer
Homeworking has advantages; it eases the immediate difficulties of making workplaces Covid-secure and, longer term, it can significantly reduce the overheads for a business. Employers bringing staff back to the workplace may wish to take stock of recent homeworking arrangements in preparation for any second spike in coronavirus or a localised lockdown.
An employee with two years’ service can bring a claim for unfair dismissal. Where an employee with a protected characteristic argues that their redundancy was
The Government’s coronavirus job retention scheme (CJRS) has helped many employers keep their staff. But, the winding down of the CJRS and the grim economic
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, many companies have transitioned to a remote workforce. That means companies moving forward with hiring plans will most likely
As many businesses are starting to reopen their doors the Government has made its coronavirus job retention scheme more flexible from July and employers are
Since the coronavirus outbreak in the UK, the Government has responded with a raft of new measures to help employees and employers. Although the circumstances
A furlough is “a temporary layoff from work.” People who get furloughed usually get to return to their job after a furlough. Who is eligible? All UK businesses regardless
April brings with it the usual annual increases to the national minimum wage and statutory pay for family-friendly leave and sickness absence. But the effects
Information about the Virus A coronavirus is a type of virus. As a group, coronaviruses are common across the world. Typical symptoms of coronavirus include
Information about the Virus A coronavirus is a type of virus. As a group, coronaviruses are common across the world. Typical symptoms of coronavirus include
Changing an individual’s working arrangements from employee to consultant may seem attractive; no employer National Insurance contributions to pay and greater flexibility for the individual.
Work related stress translating to long term absence is growing and the impact to business’ is significant. So, when it comes to dismissing an employee due
Much can be gained in having a relaxed work place environment where employees can talk and express opinions freely to each other however with workplace
Statutory sick pay (‘SSP’) is a universal payment all employers must pay, should their employees be signed off from work due to sickness. Some companies offer
Shareholder disputes can be extremely disruptive to the running of the business. A shareholder is vital for the making of important decisions, in the event
Settlement Agreement Settlement agreements are legally binding contracts that are used to end an employment relationship between the employer and employee. They came into effect in
If an employer is unsuccessful at an employment tribunal, the amount they must pay-out can be very large and have a significant impact on the business. The
Often employers do not know what their legal obligations are in relation to employees breastfeeding at work. In this article Emma Roberts explores the law,
While employers might be confident in their knowledge of common ‘visible’ disabilities, so-called ‘invisible’ disabilities pose a greater challenge. In this article I explain how