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A recent change in UK employment law has brought important updates about how employers must handle sexual harassment at work. Let’s break down what this means for you as an employer. What is the Preventative Duty? As an employer, you now have a clear legal duty to take steps to prevent sexual harassment in your […]
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Under a Settlement Agreement, it is likely that an outgoing employee will want to secure a reference for their new employment. There is no requirement on any business to provide a reference to an outgoing employee unless they are in a regulated industry, such as banking, finance, or care. There is no requirement for an […]
As employers it is important to understand why flexible working applications are made, how to handle them and in which circumstances it may be refused. The right for employees to request flexible working has been enshrined in law since at least 2003 but the issue has perhaps never been as pertinent as it is now. […]
On 23 August 2021, the Kickstart scheme was launched, which allow employers to bid for funding to create new employment opportunities for 16-24-year-olds. This article shall focus on the implications of the scheme on Employers. What is the Kickstart Scheme? Under the Kickstart scheme, the DWP and Grant Recipients (the Employer) enter into a legally […]
Settlement Agreements and Compromise Agreements are often confused. In this post, we look at the difference between compromise agreement and settlement agreement. [lwptoc numeration=”none”] What is a Compromise Agreement? A compromise agreement is a legally binding agreement between a business and an employee under which the employee agrees to settle their potential claims and in […]
The government’s “work from home” has ended and therefore, employers may be considering introducing a no jab, no job policy. This article shall consider the legal implications of attempting to enforce such a policy. [lwptoc] What are employers and employees’ health and safety duties? All employers have a common law duty implied into their contracts […]
As the commuter lines gear back to normality, managing a safe return of your is imperative to keep your business in compliance with its duties and all involved, safe from the continued threat of Covid. Although much has been done to mitigate the effects of the virus, a full return to normal still requires caution […]
If you have received a settlement agreement or you are considering proposing one, read this before you move forward. [lwptoc numeration=”none”] What is a Settlement Agreement? A Settlement Agreement (formerly known as a Compromise Agreement) is a legally binding agreement between you and your employer. This usually provides for a severance payment by the employer […]
The furlough scheme has saved jobs, however as the economy starts to recover and restrictions are lifted furlough will come to an end. This means many employers may have to make critical business decisions before 30 September 2021. From 1st July employers will need to start contributing to the costs of keeping their staff on […]
As a result of the pandemic, the way organisations operated changed drastically with employees working from home or remotely. Now the Government has mapped out a path to return to normality, organisations may choose to return to offices. By doing so, organisations may see the following benefits: 1. Supervision Although organisations have managed to supervise […]
Employment disputes at work arise from time to time. When an employment dispute first materialises if it is handled quickly, pragmatically and appropriately, often a solution can be found which meets the satisfaction and needs of both the employer and employee. An employment dispute could arise for several reasons. Employees may have concerns over pay […]
