How to Respond to a Flexible Working Request
Following implementation of the Flexible Working (Amendment) Regulations 2023 with effect from 6 April 2024, employees now have greater flexibility over when and where they work, through enhanced rights to request flexible working arrangements. In this guide for employers, managers and HR personnel, we explain the rules on flexible working requests in light of the […]
Age Discrimination: Guide for Employers
Age discrimination, also known as ageism, is one of the most common forms of unfair treatment at work. Age discrimination is often associated with bias against older employees, but younger workers can also face discrimination based on their age. For older workers, discrimination might include being overlooked for promotions, excluded from training opportunities, or facing […]
Payment in Lieu of Notice: PILON Rules
Payment in lieu of notice, or PILON, is where an employee is paid by their employer for their notice period instead of them working this time when their employment is terminated without notice. PILON can apply to many different types of dismissal. If an employer fails to meet their obligations by not paying the correct […]
Employee Shareholder Status: Complete UK Guide
An individual’s employment status will help to determine their rights within the workplace, as well as your responsibilities towards them as their employer. Those with employee shareholder status have received shares in their employer’s company in exchange for giving up certain statutory employment rights. For employers, this type of employment status can be an effective […]
Zero Hour Contract Holiday Pay Entitlement
Zero hour contracts remain a common feature of the UK economy, offering flexibility to suit both employers and workers. While this working arrangement can offer a number of benefits for employers, it can also present challenges when dealing with zero hour contract workers’ holiday entitlement. The law in this area changed in April 2024, and […]
Do You Pay Employees More in a Leap Year?
Paying an employee the right amount is both a legal requirement and critical to fostering positive employer-employee relations. However, disputes over pay remain one of the most common workplace issues, and while they are generally easily resolved if dealt with quickly, they are best avoided altogether. In some cases, the issue often arises when there […]
Section 98 Employment Rights Act Dismissals
The Employment Rights Act 1996 consolidates the key statutory rights of employees, and governs the way in which all kinds of employment issues should be handled by employers, from protection of wages to terminating employment. In this guide, we look closely at the unfair dismissal provisions under Part X, section 98 Employment Rights Act. What […]
Collective Consultation for Redundancies
Making workers redundant can be fraught with legal pitfalls. Employers are under strict obligations to follow specific procedures including, where applicable, collective consultation with affected individuals. This is to help ensure that the redundancy process is fair, providing employee representatives and affected staff with the chance to have their say and make alternative suggestions. In […]
Can A Vehicle Tracker Be Used In A Disciplinary?
Vehicle tracking can help to boost the efficiency and productivity of a business, especially in monitoring a driver’s location and managing a fleet from virtually anywhere. As well as providing valuable, operational data, employers may also look to rely on vehicle tracking information as part of a disciplinary investigation. Can a vehicle tracker be used […]
Can You Dismiss an Employee for Being Drunk at Work
Working under the influence of alcohol can present a serious health and safety risk and could have major implications for the employer, the employee and their colleagues. While being drunk at work in the UK is not a crime in itself, it can lead to disciplinary action, including dismissal, depending on the employer’s policies and […]