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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Employment Case Law Update October 2024
Read on for our monthly digest for employers on upcoming employment law changes and key, recent employment tribunal cases. Employment Rights Bill: Key Summary The UK Government introduced the Employment Rights Bill on 10 October 2024, marking what is set to be a significant shift in workers’ rights. You can read our summary […]
Workplace Harassment Guide for UK Employers
Workplace harassment is a form of unlawful discrimination. Under the Equality Act 2010, employers have a legal duty to take reasonable steps to prevent harassment in the workplace and ensure the wellbeing of their workforce. Following a change in the law from 26 October 2024, employers must be proactive in mitigating the risk of sexual […]
Employment Case Law Update September 2024
Read on for our monthly digest for employers on upcoming employment law changes and key, recent employment tribunal cases. Protected Beliefs & Unlawful Discrimination Thomas v Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Mr Thomas was employed as an NHS consultant via an agency from April to July 2018 when he was dismissed […]
Employment Case Law Update August 2024
Read on for our monthly digest for employers on upcoming employment law changes and key, recent employment tribunal cases. Equal Pay Thandi and Others v Next PLC A group of predominantly female store-based workers brought a claim for equal pay against their employer, Next, arguing their roles were of equal value to those of […]
Time Off for Dependants: UK Employer Guide
Employers have to give their employees a reasonable amount of unpaid time off work to deal with emergencies, such as caring for a relative who is ill. Mishandling requests to take off work for dependants can result in morale issues, and potentially tribunal claims, making it important to deal with these issues fairly, lawfully and […]