Scotland’s Referendum: Impact on HR Explained

Do I Have to Pay Employees for Snow Days

Do I have to pay employees for snow days? The adverse weather in the UK has brought the public to a standstill. Many of us are worrying about how this will affect pay roll and employee compensation. Regular enforcements of red and amber warnings makes travelling to...

Employment Tribunal Fees Regime is Unlawful

Last week, the Supreme Court ruled that Employment Tribunal fees regime is unlawful. If you’re a fair employer and have adequate HR and employment procedures in place, then you will have little to worry about. I’ve read lots of scare blogs and stories over the last...

20 Criteria That Should be on Any Employment Contract

A contract is more than just a document both you and your employee sign to memorialise your employment agreement. And, while there are bare minimums the law requires in any contract, you should never follow those minimums as guidance for your own program. Moreover, a...

Terminating Absent Employees – Policies and Processes to Follow

Dealing with absent employees who aren't at work due to health issues is a tough process to follow, particularly if you feel a lot of sympathy for the individual's plight. Terminating employees needs to be a well-managed and fair process. However, long-term absence...

Holiday Pay Update April 2015

Regular readers will be aware of the developing cases around holiday pay, specifically in relation to overtime and commission. We were already aware of the ruing around overtime, and on 25 March 2015, the long-awaited outcome in Lock v British Gas was handed down by...

The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 Explained

The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013, aimed at aiding UK small businesses, introduces key changes like overhauling the tribunal system, updating copyright laws, and simplifying regulations. It focuses on reducing unnecessary overheads and legal burdens, including revising health and safety rules and encouraging settlement agreements over tribunals, while introducing a fast-track system for challenging anticompetitive behavior and simplifying equality measures.