Can You Dismiss An Employee On Sick Leave?
Employers can lawfully dismiss an employee who is off sick, provided they have a fair reason for dismissal, act reasonably in all the circumstances and follow a fair procedure. The following guide for employers on dismissal due to sickness absence looks at what amounts to potential grounds for dismissal in this context, from conduct to […]
Associative Discrimination Guide for Employers
It is unlawful to treat someone unfairly in the workplace because they possess a protected characteristic, such as age, disability, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race or religion, including if they associate with someone who possesses a particular characteristic. The following practical guide for employers on associative discrimination looks at what this is and when protection […]
Legal Implications of Working Two Jobs
Given the current surge in the cost of living, many employees may either be looking for a pay rise or, if their existing employer cannot offer more money, they may instead be looking to take on a second job. The current cost of living crisis will inevitably force more and more staff into double jobbing […]
Recruitment Law: Essentials for Employers
In the UK, there are several pieces of legislation which govern the employment lifecycle, including the recruitment and selection process. To minimise the risk of falling foul of the law, employers, and those responsible for recruiting on the employer’s behalf, must fully understand the legal implications when hiring someone new. In this guide, we set […]
Sexual Orientation Discrimination: Guide for Employers
Sexual orientation is one of the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. The Act protects lesbian, gay and bisexual people from direct discrimination, indirect discrimination, harassment and victimisation at work. These rules also apply to anyone who is perceived to be lesbian, gay or bisexual or experiences discrimination because they associate with gay people. These […]
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 […]
Employing Digital Nomads
Developments in modern technology, not to mention the significant shift to remote-working post-pandemic, has led to more and more UK employers being open to flexible overseas working arrangements. This could include employers allowing existing migrant workers to return to their home countries whilst continuing to work for them virtually, or allowing domestic workers to work […]
Disability Discrimination: Overview for Employers
It is unlawful to discriminate against an individual in the workplace by reason of disability. Discrimination issues typically relate to flawed or inconsistent organisational policies, procedures or practices that have failed to accommodate people’s physical or mental impairments as required by law. Understanding and recognising different types of disability discrimination can help employers take a […]
How Long Is TUPE Valid For?
TUPE provides protection to employees in the event that the business they work for transfers to new ownership. In such a situation, the employees will effectively transfer over to the new organisation, too. In many cases, the incoming employer may want to make changes to the transferring employees’ terms of employment in order that all […]
Equal Pay Law: Employers’ Guide
Equality of pay remains an ongoing source of dispute and complaints in the workplace. Understanding the employment rights of their workforce, including the law on equal pay between men and women, forms an important part of an employer’s obligations. The following guide for employers looks at what the law says about equal pay, in this […]