Disciplinary Hearing Guide for Employers
Under ACAS guidelines, before an employer can lawfully dismiss or sanction an employee for a disciplinary issue, the employer should first hold a disciplinary hearing with the employee. The meeting must be managed correctly to avoid allegations that the employer failed to handle the disciplinary process fairly. In this guide, we look at how employers […]
Latest Developments: Employment Rights Bill
The Employment Rights Bill (ERB) is currently making its way through the legislative process and has now reached the Committee Stage in the House of Commons. As the Bill progresses, it continues to attract criticism, most recently in the form of critical feedback from the Regulatory Policy Committee (RPC), which we summarise below. A substantial […]
Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill
The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill received Royal Assent on 29 June 2023, officially becoming the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023. This article was published in August 2022, and predates the Bill officially coming into effect the following year. The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill, published […]
Employment Case Law Update November 2024
Read on for our monthly digest for employers on upcoming employment law changes and key, recent employment tribunal cases. Holiday Pay Deksne v Ambitions Ltd [2024] EAT 171 In the case of Deksne v Ambitions Ltd, the claimant alleged unlawful deductions from wages due to incorrect holiday pay calculations made by the employer. Initially, […]
Duty to Keep Christmas Parties Harassment-Free
Amidst the festive cheer of the Christmas party season, this year brings an added layer of responsibility for employers: the new duty under the Equality Act 2010 to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment. The Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023, effective from 26 October 2024, places a legal duty on […]
Govt Unveils “Get Britain Working” White Paper
The UK government has unveiled its “Get Britain Working” White Paper, outlining comprehensive reforms to address economic inactivity and enhance employment opportunities across the economy. The initiatives, which are set to cost £240m, aim to raise the employment rate to 80% by integrating health, skills and employment support. This comes at a time when figures […]
Bringing the Company Into Disrepute
Bringing a company into disrepute refers to actions or behaviour by an employee, contractor or representative that negatively impacts the organisation’s reputation. It can include conduct both inside and outside the workplace that creates public criticism, loss of trust or damage to the company’s standing with stakeholders, customers, or the public. In such situations, the […]
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 […]
Call for Evidence on Employment Rights Bill
The UK’s Business and Trade Committee (BTC) has initiated a call for evidence regarding the new Employment Rights Bill (ERB). The Bill is set to bring in the most significant reform and enhancement of workers’ rights in decades. The inquiry, entitled “Make Work Pay: Employment Rights Bill,” forms part of the government’s stakeholder engagement efforts, […]
How Many Hours is Full Time?
Determining how many hours is full time can be important for both employees and employers to help determine their respective rights and responsibilities at work. The following guide looks at how to establish how many hours is full time when compared with part time workers, and how this impacts workers’ rights and entitlements. How […]