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Equality Act 2010: Employers’ Guide
The Equality Act 2010 establishes and governs employee rights and employer responsibilities in relation to protecting people from discrimination in the workplace, among other areas. It is essential that employers,
Written Warning (Disciplinary Guide)
An employer can give a written warning to an employee where they have breached the organisation’s disciplinary code, or their work or conduct has fallen short of what is expected.
Employment Case Law Update April 2023
Read on for our monthly digest for employers on upcoming employment law changes and key employment cases that have recently been decided. Tribunal procedure Ebury Partners UK Ltd v
How Much Is Ill Health Severance Pay?
It’s a common misconception that dismissal due to ill health is automatically unfair or always unlawful. An employee can be both fairly and lawfully dismissed, as long as the employer
Unpaid Leave: Guide for Employers
Unpaid leave is where an employee takes time off from their job without pay. In some situations, as in the case of time off to care for a dependent in
Positive Action in the Workplace
Employers are under a legal duty not to discriminate against prospective or existing employees, either negatively or positively. However, that is not to say employers cannot take ‘positive action’ to
Holiday Pay on Termination of Employment
Holiday pay on termination of employment will be one of the elements when calculating an employee’s final salary. The following guide for employers sets out the rules on holiday pay
Benefits of Zero Hour Contracts
A zero-hours contract is an agreement between an employer and an individual where the employer does not guarantee to provide a set number of working hours and only pays for
COT3 Agreement (Settlement FAQs)
A COT3 agreement sets out the terms of a settlement agreement between an employer and employee. The COT3 forms part of the ACAS early conciliation process, intended to help resolve
ACAS Early Conciliation Form Guide
If a workplace dispute with your employer has escalated and you are considering making a tribunal claim, there are steps you will need to follow before you get to the
Using An Employee Non Disclosure Agreement
Under an employee non disclosure agreement, both parties are bound by confidentiality provisions, such as preventing the employee from disclosing certain specified information relating to the conduct of the employer
Secondment Agreement (Employers’ Guide)
Whether your organisation is considering a programme of secondments for a group of employees or arranging a single secondment for an individual employee, you will need to know how to
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