TV personality, Gary Lineker, has had accusations by HM Revenue and Customs of being a disguised employee under IR35. This means he may be liable for £4.9m in tax. IR35 legislation is imposed by the UK government to tackle tax avoidance from any “disguised employee” who provide services through limited companies. The legislation works by […]
Culture, Disciplinaries and grievances, HR, Poor performance
The True Cost of Resolving Work Disputes
19
May
May
Conflicts in the workplace are common and to a degree, unavoidable, especially in high stress environments. However, even for small trivial disputes, the hidden costs involved in resolving work disputes can be surprisingly high. According to ACAS, the UK conciliation service, resolving work disputes can cost employers £28.5bn each year. (Roughly £3000 a year for […]
18
May
May
The Current Pandemic has left many business owners in a difficult position. Many find themselves having to cut costs and often this can mean having to make some employees redundant. However, the costs for a redundancy process isn’t free and there are several costs you must consider. There are also a number of alternative solutions […]
Coronavirus, Employment law, HR, Onboarding, Recruitment
Post Lockdown Right to Work Check Update 2021
13
May
May
Following several requests, the government have decided to postpone having employers carry out a right to work check face to face. These measures will now extend until the 21st of June. During the pandemic, the government allowed virtual checks as a way of making the process easier for employers. Until the 21 June, employees will […]
Coronavirus, Disciplinaries and grievances, Employment law, HR, Poor performance
Can Employees Refuse to Come to Work because of COVID-19
11
May
May
The affect of the pandemic continues to cause an influence how employers manage staff and businesses. The issue of health and safety in office spaces must require effective leadership to ensure employers uphold workers rights for safety . Recent changes in employment rights law reflect these concerns. As of the 31st of May 2021, employees […]
11
May
May
Online bank, Monzo, will be one of the first companies to offer paid leave to employees going through pregnancy loss. Monzo, is a UK based online banking company founded in 2015 that employs around 1600 employees. The news comes after Monzo’s HR boss, Tara Mansfield, said that the bank will help those forced to terminate […]
10
May
May
A man and a woman, both in their 30’s, have been arrested on suspicion of fraud under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS). The arrest took place on April 28 after HM Revenue & Customs Taxpayer Protection Task Force carried out a search. The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme was introduced back in April of 2020 […]
10
May
May
A letter signed by 140 Lords and MP’s has been sent to PM Boris Johnson, urging for fire and rehire practices to be outlawed. The practice, described as a “bully boy tactic” by one minister allows for employers to threaten employees with dismissal if they do not agree to new employment terms, often worse than […]
28
Apr
Apr
Addison Lee, the London based private cab hire and courier service, recently represented at an employment tribunal, have been denied the right to appeal meaning that their workers must be considered employees by law. The implications of this for Addison Lee are extensive as it may see thousands of workers able to claim back-pay as […]
Articles, Disciplinaries and grievances, How To, HR, Poor performance, Restructure
Guidelines for Dismissing Someone with Poor Sickness Absence
28
Apr
Apr
For any employer of any company, there is an expected and understandable amount of sickness absence that they can expect from their employees, However, it is also understandable for employers to want to reduce the amount of sick leave and absenteeism by staff to a minimal level. Doing so, however, requires having the right processes […]