Employers have just under a week to decide how they intend to manage the additional bank holiday across their organisations, but what are their options? Extra Bank Holiday for the Queen’s State Funeral On Saturday 10 September 2022, King Charles III approved a Royal Proclamation declaring the day of the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth
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Brexit: Implications & Considerations for UK Employers
The Brexit transition period ends on 31 December 2020 and with a UK-EU trade deal having been agreed just days ago, we look at the implications and considerations of Brexit for UK employers. The United Kingdom officially left the EU on 31 January 2020 and the transition period, during which time the UK was treated for most
Employment Law Review – What Changed in 2020 & What to Expect in 2021
As this remarkable year draws to an end, we look back at the various changes to UK employment law during 2020 and look forward to the changes to UK employment law we can expect in 2021. Reflecting on the Events of 2020 On 23 March 2020, Prime Minister Boris Johnston announced unprecedented restrictions and a
Increased Government Contributions Under Job Support Scheme Announced
On Thursday 22 October 2020 the Chancellor announced a package of further economic measures to support businesses affected by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The package announced by the Chancellor in a statement to the House of Commons includes significant changes to the short-time working Job Support Scheme (JSS), expanded grants for businesses in high-alert areas,
Coronavirus & an Employer’s Duty of Care | Key Questions for Employers Answered
All Employers have a duty of care to their employees but the Coronavirus outbreak has created a variety of challenges for Employers and a degree of uncertainty about how far that duty of care extends. This article focuses on Employer’s Duty of Care. If you are an employer affected by any of the issues being
Valentines Day: 5 potential problems with workplace romances
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 guidance for employers
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
How Employment Law Services (ELS) Help SMEs to Prevent Problems & Protect Their Business
A short video about the services Employment Law Services (ELS) LTD provide to SMEs throughout the UK. Thanks for sparing 2 mins to watch it! If you’d like more information about how we can help you and your business, Contact Us via our website and one of our team will be in touch or alternatively
Is failing a drug test a reason for an automatic dismissal?
A recent decision made by the Employment Tribunal has highlighted the importance of not treating a positive drug test result as a reason for automatic dismissal. In the case of Ball v First Essex Buses Ltd, Mr Ball was employed as a bus driver and had over 20 years’ service with his employers. Part of
All I want for Christmas is…. A stress-free payroll!
Christmas and New Year can be the most expensive time of the year for most people. If you employ people, the festive period can bring a number of problems that you will need to be aware of before you can wind down for you break. In this blog we will detail some of the most