Notice to employees when selling business
Notice to employees when selling business Selling a business is a complex process, involving a broad range of considerations. How you manage and engage with your workforce through the process will be critical, not just to maintain positive relations but also to minimise legal risk. The following guide for employers examines the rules relating to […]
Helping employees with a phased return to work
Helping Employees with a Phased Return to Work After an employee has been off work for an extended absence, whether through ill health, maternity leave or bereavement, the transition back to work can be quite difficult for some employees. A phased return to work allows employees to make that adjustment in a more manageable way. […]
How to employ someone
How to employ someone: step-by-step guide Employing someone is an exciting time for a business, but doing it correctly involves several different stages that an employer must follow before members of staff can be fully brought on board and start their employment. In this guide, we explain the key steps of how to employ someone […]
Ill Health Capability Dismissal Process
If an employee has been on long-term sick leave or has had frequent periods of being off work due to sickness, an employer may have to weigh up the difficult decision as to whether they can keep the employee on or not. An employer should always take legal advice before deciding to dismiss an employee, […]
Benefits of a clear desk policy
The benefits of a clear desk policy A clear desk policy can play a valuable role in ensuring compliant security practices in the workplace, as well as creating a more efficient and environmentally-friendly working environment. In practice, clear desk policies are not the most straightforward to implement. It can be challenging to monitor compliance, and […]
Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill
The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill, the Bill marks the start of what could be the most significant programme of employment law reforms in the UK since the 1970s. Published on 22 September 2022, the 42-page document could be used to revoke over 2,400 pieces of EU legislation that were included on the UK […]
Can you contact employees on sick leave?
As an employer you will want to ensure the health and wellbeing of your employees during any period of sick leave. But there is a balance to be achieved between reasonable contact designed to check on an employee’s welfare, or to address any absence-related matters, and contact that may be considered excessive, unnecessary resulting in […]
Settlement agreement instead of redundancy?
As an alternative to redundancy dismissal, employers will often consider using settlement agreements to bring affected employees’ employment contracts to an end. Terminating employment through a settlement rather than redundancy means the employer does not have to follow the full redundancy process and removes the associated risk of tribunal claims. A settlement agreement can often be […]
What training should new managers get?
What training should new managers get? Anyone promoted to a managerial role for the first time should be supported in their new responsibilities through appropriate training. Managers play a critical role in enabling organisations to meet their commercial objectives, so investing the time to develop your management teams benefits both individuals and the organisation as […]
Can you dismiss someone for something outside of work?
If you become aware of allegations that an employee has acted improperly or potentially illegally outside of work hours, what should you do? While employers have the right to take action to safeguard their organisation’s reputation, they must balance this with the employee’s rights within the specific circumstances. This means following a fair and lawful […]
What does the law say about gender critical beliefs in the workplace?
Emerging case law is highlighting the current lack of consensus surrounding gender critical beliefs. AS with all philosophical views and beliefs, employers must act with care to ensure they are treating all workers fairly and are not discriminating against someone on the basis of their beliefs of philosophical views. The fact that an employer, or coworkers, […]
TUPE rules & process guide
The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006, otherwise known as TUPE, first came into force in 1981 with the purpose of protecting employees if their employment changed hands. Under the regulations, all employees’ rights – and associated liabilities – move with the employee from the old employer to the new one. The regulations […]
What employment rights does an employee have after 2 years?
Employees enjoy a number of statutory rights and protections, although not all of these will take effect from day one of employment. Some of these rights only apply once an individual has completed a certain length of service with the same employer, known as qualifying service. In this guide for employers, managers and HR personnel, […]
Exclusivity clauses in employment contracts
As the cost of living bites, employees may be looking to take on secondary employment. Employers, on the other hand, may be concerned that secondary employment may affect workers’ performance and availability. Ensuring that staff are available for work, and unable to work for someone else, can often be key to running an effective business. […]
Return to work policy & procedure guide
If an employee has been absent from work through either illness or injury, especially for a prolonged period of time, it can take them a while to readjust on their return. In some cases, a number of changes may first need to be made to their working arrangements or working environment to help facilitate their […]
Can you sack someone for watching porn at work?
Would you know what to do if one of your employees is caught watching porn at work? HR and line managers should be prepared to deal with the issue as soon as you become aware of it, or you could face legal risks and damage to workforce morale and relations. This means taking a considered approach, ensuring […]
Employing Ukrainian nationals
The UK Government has provided guidance for UK businesses employing Ukrainian nationals who have fled their country. In this guide for employers, we detail the rules you’ll need to follow when hiring Ukrainian refugees. This includes completion of vacancy information questionnaires, the process to be followed when offering work to Ukrainian refugees, clarification of Ukrainian […]
Rules for Using CCTV Evidence at Disciplinary
Some employers may be surprised to discover that video footage captured by CCTV can constitute personal data under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This means that there are certain rules that must be followed when processing this data, especially in the context of using this footage as evidence of an employee’s misconduct. The following […]
Advice for Managers Facing a Grievance
It is not uncommon for staff to raise a grievance about their managers, in some cases without just cause, although the employer will still be duty bound to fully investigate any formal complaint. It is therefore important for managers to know their own employment rights in these circumstances, not only to help minimise the potential […]
Calcultating final pay when someone leaves a job
Calculating final pay when someone leaves a job Employee final pay is the final pay packet paid by an employer to an employee when that employee is leaving their employment. A calculation of such pay should consider the terms of the employee’s employment contract and circumstances of employment, as well as statutory law. This employee […]