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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
Individual Redundancy Consultation (HR Help)
The process of managing individual redundancies differs to that of collective redundancies, including the individual redundancy consultation requirements. This makes it important for employers, HR and managers to understand the
Occupational Sick Pay (HR Guide)
Managing occupational sick pay can often be complicated. The following guide for employers looks at the rules on occupational sick pay – including entitlement, rates and duration – and how
Grievance Procedure Steps
A grievance is a work-related complaint brought by an employee. Grievances should be used to bring issues to the employer’s attention for the matter to be investigated and resolved fairly.
Company in Administration Employee Rights
If your company goes into administration you will need to know about the rights of your employees and your liability for any outstanding monies owed to them on termination or
Wrongful Dismissal (Employer Guidance)
Legal issues surrounding the dismissal of an employee can quickly become costly and difficult to resolve. Wrongful dismissal claims present a specific set of challenges but are often confused with
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
Right to Work from Home: Perk or New Norm?
Following the coronavirus outbreak and UK lockdown, working from home has become prevalent across the economy. This shift towards a more flexible way of working brings both risks and opportunities
How Do Staggered Hours Work?
With flexible working on the rise, approaches such as staggered hours can offer both the employer and employee advantages. We look at what is meant by staggered hours and the
Form ET3: Responding to a Tribunal Claim
Form ET3 is an important document for employers facing an employment tribunal claim from an existing, former or even prospective employee. For employers, it will be important to know how to
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