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....
Employment Law
Pensions – Auto Enrolment
We are happy to provide free advice to employers via our pension providers on the auto-enrolment and what it means for your business. If you would like to know more about this service, please contact https://www.thehrbooth.co.uk/contact and we will be...
Discrimination Training – Don’t Be Caught Cold Like Iceland
Iceland, the frozen food specialist which has stores across the UK, recently lost a tribunal claim where they had to pay £7000 to a former employee who successfully won her claim she was constructively dismissed. Ms Crisp who was employed by Iceland for...
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...