The annual increase in statutory benefits came into effect on 6 April – our clients don’t need to take any action in relation to updating your handbooks but what about non-clients? The increases you need to be aware of are Statutory maternity pay, statutory paternity...
Employment Law
Employee Shareholder Contracts – Update
Following Wednesday's budget, we announced plans that these shareholder contracts would come into force on 1 September 2013. We now have an update, as The House of Lords has voted against clause 27 of the Growth and Infrastructure Bill, which is the clause...
Budget Announcement – Employee Shareholders
George Osborne announced in today's budget an important development with regard to employee shareholders. Under the scheme, which was thought to come into effect from 6 April 2013 but is now confirmed as 1 September 2013, employers can give staff...
Employment Law Changes
Historically, employment legislation changes come into force each April and October. However, this year this is changing and we are seeing various changes happening throughout the year. For a business owner, this can be quite a stressful thought, but that's why The...
Parental Leave Changes
The legislation around parental leave changed on 8 March 2013, increasing from 13 weeks to 18 weeks. What does this mean for employers? You will need to update your employee handbooks to reflect these changes and ensure your employees are aware of this....
National Minimum Wage
If you employ staff, you should be aware that the national minimum wage rates change from 1st October 2012. The updated rates are listed below: £6.19 - the main rate for workers aged 21 and over £4.98 - the 18-20 rate £3.68 - the 16-17 rate for workers above school...
Risk Assessments
More and more companies have asked me recently to review their health and safety practices and produce risk assessments. As an employer, you have a legal obligation to provide a safe working environment for your employees, customers and visitors. The HR...
HR for Small Businesses
Did you know - the average award for an unfair dismissal case is £8924? This does not include the disruption to your business. Can your company afford the risk? The HR Booth can provide help and guidance to your business, ensuring you have the correct...
Employment Tribunal Changes
How does your business keep up to date with changes to employment legislation? Do you have HR support which allows you to manage your workforce effectively? What would you do in the event of an employment tribunal claim? If you don’t know the answers to these...
Change to Employment Legislation
Lots of changes to employment legislation this month. Is your business ready for the changes or do you know how to react? The HR Booth is an independent HR consultancy, providing HR and employment law support to small businesses throughout Scotland. We can...
Health and Safety Fine
Does your business have adequate health and safety practices? B&Q have just been fined £220,000 following 2 accidents in their stores involving fork lift trucks. Can you afford to pay out such a fine? Let www.thehrbooth.co.uk/services review your existing health...
Riddor Regulations
Subject to approval by MPs, the RIDDOR regulations will change from 6 April 2012. RIDDOR is the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 which all employers must comply with. As the legislation stands, organisations must report...