Author: Kayleigh Mountford

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A Guide to Understanding Paternity Leave

What Employers Should Do When an Employee Requests Paternity Leave. As an employer, it’s important to be informed and prepared when an employee requests …

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Getting suspension right

Deciding whether or not to suspend an employee is a decision which should not be taken lightly and can have significant repercussions if the process is …

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What is Constructive Unfair Dismissal?

Constructive unfair dismissal arises where an employer fundamentally breaches the terms of an employee’s contract, and the employee resigns in response…

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Managing Sickness Absence

Sickness absence can cause many problems.  If your business is experiencing a high level of staff sickness, it may be worth checking your policies and ensuring

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The Right to be Accompanied to a Formal Meeting

When do you have the right to be accompanied at a formal meeting? It can be extremely stressful if you are invited to a disciplinary hearing or a grievance …

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What is ACAS Early Conciliation?

The ACAS early conciliation process is a free service you can use to try and resolve an employment dispute. You can start the process online …

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Employment Law Changes 2024

Employment Law Changes 2024. Various changes to employee rights. From the 6 April 2024, the following employment law changes will come into effect…

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The Benefits of Having a Staff Handbook

Although it is not a legal requirement to have a Staff Handbook many employers do have a Handbook of some sort or other in order to provide guidance to staff..