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Types of Employment: Advantages and Disadvantages
Published on 16/09/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins
Labor markets and personal circumstances evolve rapidly. Regular reassessment ensures your employment type continues to serve your changing needs and capitalizes on emerging opportunities in your industry.
Working vs personal relationship: what does the law say?
Published on 13/09/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins
No. Surprisingly, there's no explicit prohibition. The law instead focuses on managing potential consequences, making employer policies crucial for both legal compliance and workplace harmony.
Gross Misconduct: Can it affect future employment?
Published on 13/09/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins
Act swiftly to secure your employment rights. Contact an employment law specialist within days of the dismissal to review your case. This prompt action can preserve your ability to challenge the decision if warranted, potentially turning a career setback into an opportunity for resolution.
Gross Misconduct: Is dismissal the right punishment?
Published on 26/08/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins
While gross misconduct can justify immediate dismissal, employers should carefully consider all factors and alternatives before making this decision. Each case requires thorough investigation, fair process, and often, expert legal guidance to ensure the best outcome for all parties involved.
What are your rights without an employment contract?
Published on 08/08/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins
While verbal agreements can establish an employment relationship, the absence of a written contract leaves both parties vulnerable. Your primary safeguard lies in understanding and asserting your statutory rights, coupled with proactive documentation of all verbal agreements.
Grievance Procedures: The Complete Guide
Published on 09/02/2021, by Qredible - Reading time: 7 mins
A grievance procedure is a process that allows employees to raise a complaint with their employer. There are some steps that employees should take if they are facing a problem or want to make a complaint about their employer as well as things that they much consider in following grievance procedures.
Employment law: disability discrimination act and equality act
Published on 08/12/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 6 mins
How does the Disability Discrimination Act and Equality Act relate to employment law in the UK? In recent years in the UK, there has been a great deal of work in UK employment law to safeguard disabled workers’ rights. These rights extend not only to employees but also to potential employees during the application process.
Non-Disclosure Agreements in Employment Disputes
Published on 16/09/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 3 mins
Confidentiality agreements or non-disclosure agreements (NDA) are a regular aspect of many sectors, employment being one of them. Employers often use them to ensure an employee or ex-employee stays quiet about certain aspects of the job or company.
What is Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)?
Published on 31/07/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins
Do you have a disability or sickness that hinders your ability to work? If so, you may qualify for the Employment and Support Allowance (ESA). The ESA is a weekly allowance. Depending on your situation, you may be eligible to receive up to...
Employees: Are you aware of your rights?
Published on 29/07/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 6 mins
With there being such tremendous competition for many jobs, too often we focus all our energy on not only trying our very best to land our dream job but also on keeping it. The latter, however, can create unnecessary problems, often with their roots buried in fear of not wanting to do anything to upset our employer
Employee Status – A Guide for employers
Published on 29/07/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins
As an employer, understanding employment law and the rights of your workforce is critical to minimise the risk of any employment-related problems. To get the best out of your workforce, having a good working relationship with them is essential, and if they all feel that they will be fairly treated
Discrimination at work: Types and compensation
Published on 22/07/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 8 mins
In today's society, we enjoy working with a melting pot of different people of all backgrounds and abilities. Having a diverse team has many advantages, and the mix of different people creates a supportive and positive environment.
Discrimination: 4 types every employer needs to know!
Published on 17/07/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins
Discrimination is a widely known phenomenon that refers to the unfair treatment of one individual or group over another. All types of discrimination are unlawful under the UK Equality Act of 2010, and all employers must comply with this law.
Workplace discrimination: Complete guide
Published on 16/07/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 7 mins
Discrimination in the workplace occurs when certain prejudices happen in the workplace that centres around the nine protected characteristics. The Equality Act 2020 outlines nine characteristics a person may have that are protected by law if you were to experience discrimination.
What is compassionate or bereavement leave?
Published on 08/07/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins
It is human nature to try and support others through emotionally difficult times. However, what happens when bereavement or a gravely unexpected personal problem coincides with an employee’s work responsibilities?
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