Risk Assessments

Do I Have to Pay Employees for Snow Days

Do I Have to Pay Employees for Snow Days

Many parts of the UK are currently facing adverse snow and severe weather warnings, with conditions particularly challenging throughout the Highlands and Aberdeenshire. In some areas, the weather has been so extreme that public transport has been cancelled, leaving...

Redundancy Process: A Comprehensive Guide for Employers

Redundancy Process: A Comprehensive Guide for Employers

The rising costs of running a business, including increased national insurance contributions for employers, have placed significant pressure on organisations across the UK. For many, these financial strains mean tough decisions are unavoidable, with redundancy often...

Zero Hours Contracts Guide for Employers

Zero Hours Contracts Guide for Employers

Zero hours contracts have become a prominent feature in the modern workplace, sparking considerable debate among employers, employees, and policymakers. These contracts, which do not guarantee a minimum number of hours, provide flexibility for both businesses and...

What is the Good Work Plan?

What is the Good Work Plan?

One of our most frequently asked question this month is, what is the good work plan? so we thought we would give you a quick overview. In December 2018, the government published its Good Work Plan. This is designed to implement the proposals made in the 2017 Taylor...

Adverse Weather Policy – is your business prepared?

Adverse Weather Policy – is your business prepared?

As we approach December, we are bracing ourselves for the snow and ice to suddenly appear. In addition, It's important you have an adverse weather policy in place to prepare for this.  The events of the adverse weather from March is fresh in our minds, and as the...