What are the key proposed areas for change? UK Government pledged in July 2021 to implement the following:- A new positive obligation for employers to prevent harassment in the workplace. The existing defence (that you have taken all reasonable steps to avoid acts of delinquent employees harassing...
How do you meet your legal obligations over Bank Holidays? There is no statutory right to time off on a Bank Holiday. The statutory obligations are to allow workers to take 5.6 weeks (pro-rated for part time staff) holiday a year. When that is taken, and what...
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 in...
These rates will apply from 1 April 2022 Rate from April 2022Current rate (April 2021 to March 2022)IncreaseNational Living Wage£9.50£8.916.6%21-22 Year Old Rate£9.18£8.369.8%18-20 Year Old Rate£6.83£6.564.1%16-17 Year Old Rate£4.81£4.624.1%Apprentice Rate£4.81£4.3011.9%Accommodation Offset£8.70£8.364.1% ...
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 will...
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: UK-based; Have/had fewer than 250 employees...
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. The obligation is to check all – to avoid discrimination. There is a statutory defence - once the checks are...
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. Check the...
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 as...
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...