Employment Law Updates

Dismissal occurs when an employer decides to terminate the employment relationship. And, since the Supreme Court ruled that tribunal fees were a barrier to justice, claims against employers have increased by 90%. It is important to note that the average pay out for an unfair dismissal in the tribunal is £30,000. Terminating an employee’s employment […]

As a small business owner, how many times have you gone into the office early to find mountains of paperwork that you just never seem to get through? Most employers will understand the frustration of spending more time than necessary on non-revenue generating activities. Therefore, outsourcing a HR function can make the business more profitable […]

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 […]