There have been significant strides towards achieving equality in the workplace. However, discrimination, particularly sex discrimination, continues to be a pressing issue. Recognising the need for more stringent measures, new legislation will be introduced after the 26th of October 2024, mandating employers to take proactive steps in combating workplace discrimination. This article aims to shed…
Why the Change Matters Labour has outlined an ambitious agenda to strengthen workers’ rights and enhance job security. While these changes aim to create a more equitable workplace, they also introduce complexities for employers. New regulations may include stricter dismissal procedures, enhanced employee protections, and greater scrutiny of employment practices. For businesses, this means adapting…
Unfortunately, redundancy and potentially settlement agreements are the only logical steps that can be taken when times are tough. A study issued by Acas in 2023 indicated that 3 in 10 employers were likely to make staff redundant over the course of the year, highlighting the difficulties many businesses are currently facing. It goes without…
The government has recently said it may be considering a ‘crackdown’ on sick notes for employees, in an effort to boost the economy. This would effectively involve GPs across the country being told to sign off fewer people from work on the basis of illness. In this article, we will cover: When do you need…
A settlement agreement is a legally binding agreement between employer and employee that sets out the terms on which they will end an employment contract. If you have been offered a settlement agreement by your employer, you are required by law to take independent advice on its terms, to ensure that you understand the implications…
With widespread economic uncertainty and potentially difficult times ahead, commercial legal expert Jaron Crooknorth and disputes expert Alex Lyttle look at how to make sure your business is in the best possible shape to weather approaching storms. Jaron and Alex are both partners at Gloucester law firm Tayntons, where they head up the Commercial and…
Employees have a range of employment rights in respect of issues such as unfair dismissal, unpaid wages, notice pay and holiday pay. When a dispute arises, it can be crucial to define whether an individual is an employee or not. Many directors are also shareholders and work for the company. They split their earnings between…
As an employer, you are required to consider an employee’s request for flexible working reasonably. If you want to decline the request, then you need to give a valid business reason for doing so. When dealing with a flexible working request, you should follow the ACAS Code of Practice on flexible working requests. Receiving a…
If you are thinking about making an employee redundant, it is vital to follow the correct procedure to avoid the risk of an Employment Tribunal Claim. This article takes a look at the steps you need to follow to comply with employment legislation if you are making up to 20 employees redundant. The redundancy process…
With an end to COVID-19 restrictions finally in sight, employers are gearing themselves up to welcoming their staff back to the workplace. For most of your workers, it will be a welcome return to the old routine of working in a shared space, interacting with colleagues and experiencing a proper division between the workplace and…
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