What are your obligations when you receive a request for unpaid leave? In the course of employment, situations may arise where an employee requests time off …
When faced with a disciplinary situation or allegation you may decide that it is necessary to suspend an employee during the process, however you should ensure
A Settlement Agreement, previously known as compromise agreement, is a legally binding, written contract between the employer and employee that settles …
What do employers need to consider in a redundancy situation? With the recent increase in the National Minimum Wage and higher National Insurance contributions
What are annualised hours contracts? Annualised hours contracts are an arrangement where an employee’s total working hours for the year are agreed upon in…
What should you consider when providing a reference for a former employee? The normal position nowadays with references is that an employer …
Top tips for employers on dealing with stress at work. Whilst not technically an illness of itself, stress can cause both physical and mental health issues..
The much-anticipated Employment Rights Bill has recently been passed by the House of Commons and has become the Employment Rights Act 2025 and is now before …
Dealing with disciplinary or performance issues? Verbal warnings are a common disciplinary tool used by employers in the UK, however their use has not always…
Service occupancy and employment issues that arise. Any formal disciplinary process or termination of employment can be a very difficult time for an employee..
