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 […]
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Coronavirus, Disciplinaries and grievances, Employment law, HR, Poor performance
Can Employees Refuse to Come to Work because of COVID-19
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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 […]
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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 […]
Coronavirus, How To, HR, Onboarding, Recruitment, Uncategorized
Carrying Out a Right to Work Check During the Pandemic (2021)
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Apr
Apr
As a result of the current pandemic, many employers now find themselves in a position where workers are hired through digital processes such as through phone and video calls. This in turn has prompted changes to right to work check by employers. Right to work checks are necessary requirements in checking if an employee has […]
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Apr
Apr
The ongoing conversation around the globe regarding diversity and discrimination has been made even more relevant with the current pandemic and with many of the news stories that have captured the attention of many of us worldwide. For instance, the wrongful death of George Floyd, a black man in America, has contributed to the ongoing […]
Articles, Culture, HR, Performance Management
Toto Wolff – People Culture and Lessons for Small Business
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Apr
Apr
Toto Wolff, the Austrian CEO for the Mercedes F1 team has found huge success for his team over the last few years. Most notable are his 7 successive F1 constructors’ championships, more than any other team. Wolff is a highly successful businessman, husband and father. However, Wolff is different from your regular multimillionaire CEO; hardly […]