Posted on Monday 22 February 2021
It is always worth getting independent legal advice if you have experienced any form of misconduct, discrimination, or other kinds of harassment or mistreatment while at work. This advice may well lead to you taking your case to an employment tribunal. An employment tribunal will hear your case and...
Posted on Tuesday 9 February 2021
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...
Posted on Wednesday 6 January 2021
If you become pregnant, there are numerous employment rights and potential benefits that are important to be aware of. Most importantly, rights to maternity leave and maternity pay. However, to make full use of these benefits, it is vital to be aware of precisely what...
Posted on Thursday 17 December 2020
The Origins of Employment Tribunals Employment tribunals are not a new thing. They were previously called industrial tribunals and first took place in 1964. Initially, employment tribunals only dealt with a small number of issues. As time has moved on, there are more and more reasons why...
Posted on Tuesday 8 December 2020
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. The main bulk of legislation that provides...
Posted on Tuesday 29 September 2020
Employment Law is a wide-ranging term covering all parts of employment. It includes everything from recruitment practices, contracts, discrimination, as well as unfair dismissal. Why do we have Employment Law? Employment Law serves as a regulator between an employee and a business. In complying with...
Posted on Thursday 24 September 2020
The Chancellor Rishi Sunak has today (24th September 2020) announced a new help package, Job Support Scheme, commencing 1st November 2020 to replace the furlough scheme which ends at the end of October 2020. By doing so, the Government is trying to fend off mass unemployment...
Posted on Wednesday 23 September 2020
There are many different reasons why a secondment might be a good idea. For example, it is an opportunity for an employee to develop new skills in another department or company. In turn, this can yield a range of benefits to the company or department...
Posted on Friday 18 September 2020
*Please note that the following article refers only to regular employees who work for a traditional employer. People who are self-employed or "gig economy" workers are unlikely to be able to claim compensation under common civil employment laws, even if they contracted Covid-19 while working. ...
Posted on Wednesday 16 September 2020
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. In the UK, while also being used to protect certain...
Posted on Wednesday 26 August 2020
There are many types of employment. It used to be that full-time work was the most common type of employment. Now, both small and large companies often have positions for temporary, contracted and part-time workers as well. There are different advantages and disadvantages to each...
Posted on Friday 21 August 2020
The Supreme Court abolished the need to pay for employment tribunals on 26th July 2017. You can now receive a refund for your tribunal fees. From 15th November 2017, you are now able to have your fee reimbursed. The Government has estimated that they will...
Posted on Friday 21 August 2020
Have you ever searched through the job market for your dream job? Did you try to do so alone? You may have felt overwhelmed by the number and variety of promoted posts advertised in your field. Did you ever wonder if you had the right...
Posted on Tuesday 18 August 2020
Having a job is one of the most critical aspects of the lives of many people. A vast portion of the population builds their lives around their work. Due to this, it is essential to ensure that your working environment is a positive one. Often,...
Posted on Monday 17 August 2020
'Bullying' commonly conjures up images of children running around a playground, making fun of one another. Although childhood bullies should outgrow their disrespectful and unruly behaviours, this does not always happen. Workplace bullying remains a terrible issue for both employees and employers. Harassment in the workplace can...
Posted on Monday 17 August 2020
Are you a small business owner who pays a large sum of National insurance each year? Are you aware of a scheme that can reduce this cost for your company? You may be eligible to apply for the Employment Allowance. What is the Employment Allowance?...
Posted on Monday 17 August 2020
Everyone in the UK is entitled to a State Pension once they have reached a certain age. The purpose of this pension is to make sure that everyone has as a secure source of income that will help support them through their old age. This...
Posted on Friday 14 August 2020
So you have been struggling to find a job, perhaps you want to become an agency worker? What does this entail? Agency workers do not necessarily have the same right as usual employees in an organisation. For example, recruitment agencies are in charge of timesheets...
Posted on Monday 10 August 2020
Workplaces can be volatile environments, and sometimes disputes arise that are hard or even impossible to resolve internally. These issues can arise for any number of reasons; from health and safety concerns, to pay disputes and improper conduct. Any of these issues can cause strain...
Posted on Tuesday 4 August 2020
Since March 2020, we have been on a rollercoaster ride in both personal and professional lives. That initial shock of the office closing and so many of us suddenly needing to work from home led to a panicky couple of weeks as ironing boards became...