Employer Knowledgebase

Employers have a number of implied duties in the employment contract including a duty to provide a safe and suitable working environment, a duty not to destroy mutual trust and confidence, and a duty to provide redress of grievances. In many cases the acts of an individual employee during the course of their employment can be […]

From the first day of employment all employees have the right to time off to care for a dependant. Under s57a and s57b of the Employment Rights Act, all employees are entitled to a “reasonable” amount of unpaid leave. However, what is deemed as reasonable can be fact specific. Who is a dependant? A dependant […]

Employment legislation covers all areas of day-day business activities. This includes what employers can and cannot do in regard to employment contracts, recruitment, wages, dismissals, employee rights and working hours. All employers – no matter what size – must ensure they comply with UK employment legislation, failure to do so can expose your business to […]

Employment Law Services (ELS) is proud to announce the launch of our new website which coincides with our expanding role as a leading provider of Employment Law and HR Services for UK employers. We’re confident our new website will provide users with an easier way to learn about our multi-award winning Employment Law and HR […]

It doesn’t happen often, but when the country swelters in rising temperatures, it’s not everyone’s idea of fun. Hot weather is great if you are lying on a beach or in your back garden, but not necessarily in the workplace. The Chartered Institute of Building Services have recommended the following temperatures: Heavy work in factories: […]

Under the Equality Act 2010, a person is viewed as disabled if they suffer from a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial ‘long term’ negative effect on their ability to carry out day to day activities. A woman going through menopause is likely to suffer from symptoms such as depression, mood swings and […]

Summary of the Queens speech 2017: What it means for you The Queens speech was delivered on the 21st of June 2017 in the House of Parliament. The purpose of this speech was to define the Minority Government’s legislative programme that the UK will see take effect over the next two years. Regarding employment issues, the […]

UK employment laws are extremely complex and with the government introducing regular changes, many UK employers often struggle to keep up to date and keep their business compliant. The thought of complying with these complex UK employment laws often leaves business owners concerned and unsure about employing staff directly and so many choose instead to […]