Employment Law Updates

As we have reported previously, the Coronavirus continues to spread rapidly in the UK with the latest number of confirmed cases in the UK now numbering 321, of which 298 are still active.As the outbreak continues to spread so too will the implications for Employers so we are offering a FREE Homeworking policy to anyone […]

Sick Pay From Day One Says Prime Minister Today during PM’s Questions, the Prime Minister said people who self-isolate are helping to protect others from the virus and should not be “penalised for doing the right thing”.  He went on to say, “I can today announce that the health secretary will bring forward, as part of […]

When business continuity is put at risk by a crisis and/or people related threats like the seemingly rapid spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), the HR issues this creates for Employers can significantly compound matters. The first priority for Employers is to consider the health and safety of employees.   During a pandemic or crisis, a business […]

The impact poor weather may have on Employers will be determined by the decisions they make, many of which may be based on issues completely out of their control, but those decisions and the way the issues they create are handled will ultimately determine the full legal / HR implications. Key questions for Employers: What […]

When a romance has been formed in the workplace, it can be difficult for the employer to put an end to it. The Human Rights Act 1998 states that everyone has the right to respect for their private and family life subject to a few limited exceptions. We have looked at 5 potential problems that […]

Performance management is the process that employers use to maintain and improve the performance of their workforce so that organisational objectives are met. Most performance management procedures will involve: Employees being set performance targets Performance meetings between managers and employees to discuss performance Evaluating employees against their performance measures Records of performance being taken Why […]

Ex-Thomas Cook workers could be in line for thousands of pounds of extra pay. When a business goes into administration or liquidation employees have a right to claim monies owed to them by the company but how this is claimed depends largely on their status as creditors.  Claims can be made on the National Insurance […]

There are new ‘Vento’ guidelines for injury to feelings awards in discrimination claims presented after 6 April 2019. The new bands are: lower band (less serious cases): £900 to £8,800 middle band: £8,800 to £26,300 upper band (the most serious cases): £26,300 to £44,000 This annual update to the Vento guidelines, setting out the bands […]