Severe weather can raise a number of tricky issues for employers when employees can’t get into to work. These can range from whether employees should be paid, to whether they can work at all and if so, from where. We look at some of the most talked about issues here. Do I have to pay…
Increases in National Living Wage (NLW) and National Minimum Wage (NMW) From April 2022 If you’re keen to keep abreast of the proposed employment law changes in April 2022, here’s a start, with the latest on proposed increases in the National Living Wage (NLW) and National Minimum Wage (NMW): The National Living Wage will rise…
Sabbaticals are periods of paid or unpaid time away from work which are agreed between the employer and employee. One of the key points to be agreed on is whether the employment contract remains in place during the sabbatical. Historically sabbaticals have been a benefit for employees. They are agreed for a variety of reasons…
Some key points The right to take time off to care for dependants is intended for dealing with emergency situations and unforeseen events. It does not cover situations where it is necessary, for example, to take a dependant to a previously agreed medical appointment. In deciding whether to allow the time off, the employer can…
The short answer is yes. Harassment is both a criminal offence and a civil action under the Protection from Harassment Act 1997. This means that someone can be prosecuted in the criminal courts if they harass another person. It also means action can be taken against that person in the civil courts. As an employer…
Can my business legally have a ‘no jab no job’ policy?…is a question commonly asked by employers right now, but how can the subject be approached without breaching employee or worker rights? The rapid rollout of vaccinations and the growing shift away from full time home and remote working, has led to an increased focus…
The future of work, or at least the part relating to the elimination of traditional workspaces is currently playing out in business decisions, with many discovering the benefits of virtual and hybrid working and embracing the shift to more flexible working patterns. However, this means business leaders are realising the need to raise their game…
For many businesses, the last 18 months have been an experiment in seat-of-the-pants flexible working arrangements and as a result, remote working has become the norm for many employees.As part of the lockdown-lifting changes that came into effect in England on 19 July, the Government’s work from home message has now been updated and employers…
In essence, no. Employees cannot get sick pay and holiday pay at the same time. Taking holiday while off sick An employee can take holiday (annual leave) while off sick. For example, if they: are not physically able to work, but physically able to take a holiday have a mental health condition that might be…
Although there is no legal requirement to set probationary periods for new employees, doing so provides organisations with a number of opportunities to assess new starters over a set period of time, to ensure their suitability for the role. Probationary periods also allow new recruits to make sure that the role, and organisation, are right…