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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
Mutuality of Obligation & Worker Status
Mutuality of obligation is an important concept in employment law, as it forms a key part of the criteria used by tribunals for determining the employment status of an individual.
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
Following the enforced period of homeworking under lockdown, increasing numbers of employers are now considering the benefits of allowing remote working on a longer term, and even permanent, basis. With
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’ 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
How Long Is TUPE Valid For?
TUPE provides protection to employees in the event that the business they work for transfers to new ownership. In such a situation, the employees will effectively transfer over to the
Objective Justification (Discrimination Defence?)
When can an employer defend an act of either direct or indirect discrimination by reason of objective justification? As an employer, you are under a statutory duty not to discriminate
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