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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
Pre Employment Screening Checks (HR Guide)
Pre employment screening checks are a critical part of a business’s recruitment and onboarding process. The following guide looks at the various different types of checks that should be conducted
Rolled Up Holiday Pay (Employer FAQs)
All workers in the UK have a right to holiday pay; one week’s pay for each week of statutory leave. The amount to which they are entitled is calculated by
Summary Dismissal (Fair Procedure Guide)
Dismissing an employee without notice, or payment in lieu of notice, requires employers to proceed with caution, not least to minimise the risk of a claim for unfair or wrongful
Zero Hour Contract Holiday Pay Entitlement
With zero hour contracts a common feature of the UK economy, the following guide looks at the law relating to zero hour contract holiday pay entitlement. Zero hour contract
IR35 Changes (Off Payroll Working Rules)
IR35 changes will affect the rules on engaging contractors for off-payroll working by extended the requirements to the private sector. The latest reforms were due to take effect 6 April
Overpayment Of Wages (How to Reclaim!)
The general rule is that if an employer has overpaid an employee, even though this is often the employer’s responsibility, the overpayment of wages will still need to be repaid.
Verbal Warning at Work Procedure
The following guide looks at the process that should be followed when a verbal warning at work is issued, including what constitutes a legally recognised warning within the context of
Dealing With Insubordination At Work
Insubordination at work can be a serious matter, given its effect of damaging working relationships, undermining organisational authority and the potential to impact wider team morale. In this guide, we
How to Write A Dismissal Letter (Template)
If you are considering dismissing an employee, you will need to know the basis upon which you can lawfully dismiss someone, as well as what procedures to follow to ensure
How to Write a Constructive Dismissal Resignation Letter
If you have taken the difficult decision to resign from your job, and you intend to bring a claim for constructive dismissal, you will need to formally notify your employer
National Minimum Wage 2020 (April Increases!)
National minimum wage National minimum wage rates are set to increase with effect from April 2020. The new rates will be as follows: Age 2020 rate 2019 rate Increase (%)
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