On 23 September 2021, BEIS published a consultation document proposing reforms to the right for employees to request flexible working. The proposals included several changes meant to broaden the rights to flexible working by encouraging a more involved conversation between employee and employer about flexible working…
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29 Mar NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE INCREASES FOR APRIL 2022, NEW RATES LISTED HERE:
These rates will apply from 1 April 2022 Rate from April 2022 Current rate (April 2021 to March 2022) Increase National Living Wage £9.50 £8.91 6.6% 21-22 Year Old Rate £9.18 £8.36 9.8% 18-20 Year Old Rate £6.83 £6.56 4.1% 16-17 Year Old Rate…
28 Mar Flexible Working rules are under review – what could that mean for you?
The Government have launched a consultation in September 2021 Making Flexible Working the Default with a number of proposals. Despite the heading, the proposal is not aiming to create a positive “right” to flexible working, the final decision will remain with employers, although the proposals…
25 Mar Increased sickness absence due to Covid? Can you claim refund of SSP?
If you are an eligible employer, you might be able to obtain a refund for up to two weeks COVID-related SSP costs per employee by virtue of the government’s Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme (SSPRS). Are you eligible? Eligibility criteria includes the following: What can…
24 Mar Changes to ‘right to work checks’ from April 2022
Employers do need to be aware of the following: – They are all under an obligation to undertake right to work checks or risk significant fines and penalties. Summary of the key changes An extension of the temporary online checks to September 2022. ….…please read…
24 Mar Managing Performance: Our guide to the top five pitfalls and how to avoid them
You know it’s not working, you know they have done better, you know you need to confront the issue, but you don’t know how……. here’s a summary of the key areas we see employers trip up on, to help you avoid making costly mistakes. In…
23 Mar Holiday Tips
This article isn’t about the best places to holiday this year or where the best deals are. Instead, we are looking at holiday tips in an employment law setting. Holiday or annual leave is extremely important. Many individuals are coming out of extremely busy periods…
28 Feb An Embarrassing Workplace Issue With a Whiff of Complexity
We are frequently asked to advise employers on how to approach sensitive employee issues which, if not carefully handled and managed, can lead to embarrassment for all concerned and even a breakdown in the working relationship that may, in turn, result in exposure to a…
18 Feb Investigating Employees: Don’t forget to protect the accused employee
Employers often get into trouble when required to undertake internal investigations. Such investigations often are necessary when one employee complains about another and particularly where that complaint concerns protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010, such as sex, race etc. In such cases, whilst it…
17 Feb Coming Soon: March Employment Law Update
Coming soon: March Employment Law Update for Managers, HR Teams and Business Owners On 31 March at midday, the team will squeeze lots of useful legal changes and guidance for employers into one hour, covering the following: – New law in 2022 including: –…