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Employment Case Law Update November 2020
A number of key employment law cases of significance for employers have recently been decided. Unfair dismissal Chemcem Scotland Ltd v Ure UKEATS/0036/19/SS In Chemcem Scotland Ltd v Ure, the
DBS Check Guide: Documents, Costs & Processing Times
As an employer, it is important to understand what level of DBS check you can request by law when recruiting someone. You should also know the cost of a DBS
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (HR Guide)
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) will now run until 31 March 2021. Extended Job Retention Scheme The Chancellor has effectively reverted the scheme back to the August provisions, namely,
Job Support Scheme FAQs
The Job Support Scheme will replace the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. The CJRS has been extended until 31 March 2021. The JSS was developed by the Government to provide critical
Reasonable Travelling Distance (Employer Guide)
If you are relocating to new premises, or asking an employee to move to another office or branch, you will need to understand how you can legally request a move.
Employment Case Law Update October 2020
A number of key employment law cases of significance for employers have recently been decided. Breach of contract, Unfair Dismissal, Working Time and Leave Holloway v Aura Gas Ltd
Bringing the Company Into Disrepute
For the most part, employees’ work and personal lives coexist harmoniously side by side. However, there are occasions when an employee’s behaviour or conduct outside of work may be considered
How to Calculate Pro Rata Salary & Holiday
Calculating pro rata salary and holiday entitlement is not always straight forward. Whether in relation to part-time workers, or where employees join or leave mid-year, employers have to get pro
What Is A Protected Disclosure?
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
Whistleblowing Policy (What to Include)
UK workers and employers are entitled to certain protections if they “make a disclosure in the public interest” regarding their employer’s or a third party’s actions. Encouraging your workforce to
How Long Does A DBS Last?
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is a criminal record check that an employer can request as part of their recruitment and onboarding process. DBS checks are useful in
How Much Notice to Change Working Hours?
Making a change to a term in your employees’ contract, such as changing working hours, is called a ‘variation of contract.’ If their contract contains an agreed number of hours
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