Pay disputes are not uncommon in any organization, and when they arise, they can quickly escalate into a significant problem that affects the morale of employees and the bottom line of the business. A pay dispute can occur when an employee feels that their compensation is not commensurate with their efforts, skills, or the value […]
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How To Combat Age Discrimination In The Workplace
09
Mar
Mar
Age discrimination is an issue that affects both employees and employers. Despite the fact that there are laws in place to prevent age discrimination in the workplace, it still occurs, leaving many older workers feeling undervalued and underappreciated. As the workforce continues to age, employers must recognize the importance of retaining older workers who have […]
06
Jun
Jun
Advice has been given to employers to conduct risk assessments after the rising number of Monkeypox cases in the UK. Symptoms of monkeypox can include headache, muscle aches, fever and exhaustion, followed by a rash commonly found on hands, arms, feet and legs. There have been 172 confirmed monkeypox cases in the UK, including 4 […]
Employment law, How To, Policies and procedures, Remote working, Uncategorized, Workplace
Can Employees work abroad for the same company?
27
May
May
Since the pandemic, more and more workers want to stay working from home, and some may also have plans to relocate. Whether that be to different parts of the UK or moving to another country altogether. This leads to the question everyone wants to know, can employees work abroad for the same company? The first […]
Articles, Employment law, HR, HR documentation, Outsourced HR, Pay and benefits, Policies and procedures, Workplace
Getting employment status wrong and the impact on holiday pay?
21
Mar
Mar
In February, the supreme court ruled in the court of appeal judgement in Pimlico Plumbers v Smith that the right to take annual leave does not necessarily lapse and can carry over and accumulate until the contract ends. Getting employment status wrong and the impact on holiday pay can have an effect on a company […]
Absence, Articles, Employment law, HR, HR documentation, Maternity, Policies and procedures, Workplace
Pregnant Receptionist Dismissed
14
Mar
Mar
In 2018, A pregnant receptionist was dismissed after suffering from hyperemesis. Mrs K Nasreen won her case for discrimination against her former boss Dr Ali Malik of Malik law services. Before falling pregnant, Nassreen and her manager had a good relationship, however things soon changed. When she announced her pregnancy, she also spoke to Malik […]
Articles, Employment law, HR, HR documentation, Outsourced HR, Policies and procedures, Workplace
Whatsapp for employee communication?
07
Mar
Mar
US regulators have been visiting HSBC holdings to look into the use of Whatsapp for employee communication. Whatsapp is an instant messaging app in which all messages are end-to-end encrypted, which means only people in the chat have access to the messages. These messages cannot be traced, therefore can escape investigations, unlike sending texts and […]
01
Mar
Mar
CCTV camera at the workplace is essential to have in you are business. Nowadays, it is estimated that around 96 per cent of businesses operate CCTV cameras in their workplaces. In every part of our lives, there is at least one camera for every 13 people. However, to have a camera in the workplace, employers […]
Articles, Employment law, Policies and procedures, Remote working, Wellbeing, Workplace
UK Driving Law Changes In 2022 – What They Mean For Business
22
Feb
Feb
On January 29th, 2022, several important changes to the Highway Code came into effect. As the employer of the business, it is imperative to start considering how these changes might affect the way you do business. And if you manage employees who drive for work, you have an even greater obligation to make sure they’re […]
06
Dec
Dec
Regardless of how many hirings we’ve done in the past, implementing inclusive hiring practices in 2022 can increase your company’s employee retention and productivity. Diversifying your recruiting approach may help your company expand much quicker with a new attitude and can help you create an inclusive working environment. This post will walk you through the […]