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Part Time Hours & Workers’ Rights (HR Guide)
Understanding what counts as part time hours is important in determining the rights and entitlements of your part time workers. Below we look at what is classed as part time
Employment Case Law Update June 2020
A number of key employment law cases of significance for employers have recently been decided. Unfair dismissal in redundancy Gwynedd Council v Barratt A London Employment Tribunal has ruled
Redundancy Bumping & Fair Dismissal
When dealing with redundancies, employers have to meet specific requirements to ensure the fair and lawful dismissal of employees. This includes having a genuine reason for any redundancy and following
Employee refusing to return from furlough
With the recent relaxation of the lockdown rules, an increasing number of businesses are beginning to re-open in the UK, meaning that for employees who have been furloughed under the
What Are Fair Redundancy Selection Criteria?
The role of redundancy selection criteria is absolutely crucial in ensuring that any redundancy process is fair and lawful. The following guide focuses on how to choose and apply the
Continuous Employment (Employer Guidance)
The continuous employment rules can play a crucial role in determining the employment entitlements of your workforce. It is therefore important to understand how these rules work and how they
Flexible Furlough Scheme (How Does It Work?)
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) is changing from 1 July 2020. Under the new rules, flexible furlough is permitted, allowing employers to bring employees who have previously been furloughed back
Short Time Working (Employer Guidance)
In response to the challenges presented by the pandemic, many businesses are being forced to reconsider their workforce needs and options. Full-time, permanent contracts may, in the current circumstances at
Conducting Remote Disciplinary & Grievance Hearings
With the continued requirement to work from home where possible, many employers are considering the benefits of allowing home working on a longer term, and even permanent basis. With this
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (HR Guide)
The Chancellor of the Exchequer has set out a number of changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS), which will take effect over the next few months. The Chancellor
Age Discrimination (Employers’ Essential Guide)
Age discrimination, also known as ageism, is one of the most common forms of unfair treatment at work. Discriminating against an employee because of age can have serious practical and
Fixed Term Contracts (Pros And Cons)
Current economic pressures mean employers are turning to more flexible and pragmatic employment arrangements when engaging workers. In many sectors, uncertainty is resulting in fewer permanent roles being offered, and
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