It is not uncommon to use “trigger” or “review” points into absence procedures – essentially setting a figure of absence at which the procedure is automatically “triggered” and the absence is then “reviewed”. Review point systems are usually based on either: the number of absences an employee...
The government has announced increases to the National Minimum Wage which come into effect from 1st April 2024. National Living Wage (NLW) 21 years old and over£11.448-20 year olds£8.6016-17 year olds£6.40Apprentices£6.40Accommodation offset£9.99 ...
Background Mrs Karen Edwins began working for Artem Ltd on the 1 January 1996 and worked her way to the position of Finance Director and was appointed to the Board. During an unscheduled meeting, Mr Michael Kelt, the Co-founder, CEO and owner of 50% of the shares...
This is not the most festive topic, but when it comes to Christmas parties, a little legal know-how now could save you from a lot of headaches (and costs!), come the New Year. We know it’s not fun but you may just thank us! Do we...
Why is this an issue? A “true” volunteer is someone who does not have worker or employee status, and thus no obligation to receive or benefit from things like: Pay; National Minimum Wage (“NMW”); or Statutory obligations like: sick pay, holiday pay, etc. If the relationship is not a voluntary one within...
Starting in 2025, our directors, Lee and David will be running a ½ marathon every month of 2025 in aid of Chocolate & Co, a fantastic Yorkshire charity. Chocolate & Co. help those recovering from addictions get back into work and overcome the significant difficulties...
Limited liability partnerships (LLP) are now a well-established and popular form of business having been established under the limited liability partnerships act 2000. They are extremely popular and are the preferred choice for many professional businesses due to their unique properties allowing business owners to enjoy...
There are currently, I would argue, four key statuses for people in work (excluding volunteers and officer holders): Employee. Worker. Genuinely self-employed - running their own business. People who have set up a personal service company, the company then contracts to provide a service to (often a small) number...
In a recent landmark court ruling, thousands of “Bolt” drivers, who had submitted legal claims to be recognised as workers as opposed to self-employed, were found by the Employment Tribunal to indeed be workers. Bolt’s model is based on the use of a “private hire hailing...
Our Director, Solicitor, former in-house legal counsel and company secretary (yes, he has much experience!) David Rogers outlines useful guidance for companies considering exiting a Director. Companies are not always clear about the fact that Directors have such a wide range of rights and obligations. For...