How long is TUPE valid for?
TUPE provides protection to employees in the event that the business they work for transfers to new ownership. In such a situation, the employees will effectively transfer over to the new organisation, too. In many cases, the incoming employer may want to make changes to the transferring employees’ terms of employment in order that all […]
Employment case law update December 2020
A number of key employment law cases of significance for employers have recently been decided. Settlement agreements, COT3 & misrepresentation Cole v Elders Voice In November 2020 the Employment Appeal Tribunal handed down judgment upholding an appeal in the case of Cole v Elders Voice. Mrs Cole’s employment transferred to Elders Voice under the Transfer […]
Employee stealing from work?
If you suspect an employee stealing from work or misusing company property without permission, it is likely to come as a shock. Any action you take in response to stealing from work must be fully considered and based on factual evidence to avoid falling foul of legal issues. It is also likely you will have […]
Managing return to work after COVID
Where an employee is returning to work after COVID – whether they have made a full recovery or are suffering with so-called long COVID – there will be a number of issues for the employer to consider. Employers are under a duty of care to take reasonable steps to protect their workforce, customers and any […]
Employment case law update November 2020
A number of key employment law cases of significance for employers have recently been decided. Unfair dismissal Chemcem Scotland Ltd v Ure UKEATS/0036/19/SS In Chemcem Scotland Ltd v Ure, the Employment Appeal Tribunal upheld the decision of the first tier in finding that the acceptance of a repudiatory breach does not have to be expressly […]
Gross misconduct & fair dismissal
Gross misconduct refers to conduct, actions or behaviour from an employee that is sufficiently serious to justify instant dismissal. Responding to allegations of gross misconduct and taking disciplinary action against an employee is fraught with legal risk. While it may be instinctive in some circumstances to dismiss an employee immediately as a result of gross […]
DBS check guide: documents, costs & processing times
As an employer, it is important to understand what level of DBS check you can request by law when recruiting someone. You should also know the cost of a DBS check, what DBS check documents need to be provided by a prospective employee, how to check documents during the current pandemic, and how to identify […]
What is a contingent worker?
Employers are increasingly turning to more flexible arrangements to engage workers beyond the traditional permanent employment contract. Among the alternatives, using contingent workers may offer organisations a more agile and cost-effective solution to meeting specific skill needs without the long-term commitment of recruiting permanent employees. What is a contingent worker? Contingent workers are individuals who […]
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (HR guide)
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) runs until 30 September 2021. Extended Job Retention Scheme The Chancellor has effectively reverted the scheme back to the August provisions, namely, that the Government will cover 80% of furloughed employees’ wages for businesses affected by the COVID-19 restrictions. Employers will be required to pay national insurance and pension contributions. […]
Job Support Scheme FAQs
The Job Support Scheme will replace the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. The CJRS has been extended until 31 March 2021. The JSS was developed by the Government to provide critical financial support to businesses during what is expected to be an extremely challenging winter for many sectors of the UK economy. Under the new Job […]
