How do you determine someone’s employment status
Firstly, the term ’employment status’ is the arrangement under which an individual is engaged to work for an employer /…
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Employment Law changes for employers to anticipate in 2024 and beyond…
Whether it’s the day-one right to request flexible working, or the re-introduction of rolled-up holiday pay, which is currently unlawful,…
How do I define a Redundancy situation?
The Employment Rights Act 1996 defines a redundancy situation as follows: When the employer ceases to carry on the business…
Redundancy – 10 alternatives
Since the onset of Covid-19, many employers have been under pressure financially and a high number of business leaders have…
Redundancy – getting it right and a few FAQs
Going through a redundancy process can be a devastating experience for those affected and needs to be handled sensitively by…
Managing Lay-offs and Short-time Working
Lay-off and Short-time working, (or ‘LOST’) can be used as an alternative to compulsory redundancies. A LOST situation can arise…
Do we have to pay Keeping in Touch (KIT) days for employees on maternity leave?
The law provides for a woman on maternity leave to work for up to ten ‘Keeping in Touch’ (KIT) days…
Redundancy Consultation and Insolvency
Must we consult for the minimum period if the business is likely to close?There’s no time limit for how long…