Adoption Leave: Employers’ Guide
When an employee is going through the process of adopting a child, or having a child through a surrogacy arrangement, they may be eligible for statutory adoption leave and adoption pay, provided they meet the relevant requirements. Most employers are aware of the rights and responsibilities around maternity, paternity and parental leave and pay. What […]
Lone Working: Guidance for Employers
Lone working is commonplace in the UK across a range of industry sectors. Where such arrangements are in place, employers are under specific legal obligations to safeguard the health and wellbeing of personnel carrying out their duties in isolation. In this guide, we set out the rules and obligations on employers in relation to lone […]
Same Job Different Pay: Is it Illegal in the UK?
In the UK, equal pay laws are designed to ensure that employees performing the same or similar work receive the same pay, regardless of their gender or other protected characteristics. Under the Equality Act 2010, it is generally illegal to pay employees differently for the same job if the disparity is based on gender, race, […]
Dealing with Problems at Work
Dealing with problems at work promptly and in the correct manner is the most effective way to reduce the risk of legal complaints and claims, and to support positive workforce morale and relations. Section A: Handling Employee Concerns When an employee raises a concern, employers should respond quickly and with sensitivity to prevent […]
Staff Handbook: Essentials for UK Employers
The staff handbook can represent one of the most important documents in the workplace, providing employees with key information about the terms and conditions of their employment, as well as what to expect from their employer and what is expected of them. In this guide, we look at what the staff handbook is, including what […]
Protected Disclosure: Employers’ Guide
Whether an employee’s complaint is classed as a protected disclosure is critical to determine if they are protected as a whistleblower. By understanding the meaning of a protected disclosure within the context of whistleblowing, this can help employers to respond appropriately to employee concerns and complaints about any wrongdoing at work without falling foul of […]
Suspension from Work: Guide for Employers
Suspension from work refers to the temporary removal of an employee from their duties, usually pending an investigation or disciplinary action. Suspensions are typically used when serious concerns are alleged or suspected regarding an employee’s conduct, performance or behaviour, that warrant immediate attention. Importantly, suspension from work is not a form of disciplinary action in […]
Mediation at Work: Guide for Employers
Workplace conflict is inevitable in most organisations, and how it is managed will directly influence the outcome – either facilitating resolution in a positive working environment or escalating into wider issues, such as a resignation and a potential tribunal claim. Where a conflict is disrupting the workplace environment and negatively impacting morale, performance and relationships, […]
Emergency Leave from Work: Employer’s Guide
It’s a fact of life that employees may need to take time off work at some point to deal with an emergency. This could be time off work for family reasons or time off for medical reasons, or to attend a medical appointment for themselves or accompanying a dependant. Emergency leave from work is a […]
Unfair Dismissal Under 2 Years: Legal Guide
Unfair dismissal under two years refers to cases where employees are dismissed without meeting the usual two-year qualifying period required to bring a claim for unfair dismissal. Generally, UK employment law stipulates that employees need at least two years of continuous service to be eligible to claim against their employer for unfair dismissal. However, there […]