
Autism and Work
According to data published by the Office of National Statistics in 2021, only 22% of people with autism are employed, in contrast to 52% of all disabled people
According to data published by the Office of National Statistics in 2021, only 22% of people with autism are employed, in contrast to 52% of all disabled people
The BES has, this week, published a draft Code of Practice on the process that employers should follow when changing contract terms of employment …
On 5 December 2022, the government announced that the right to request flexible working will be extended to all employees, from day one of employment…
When times are hard or we are busy it can be easy to let the fundamentals of fairness and equality slip and to think that we do not have the time or resources to dedicate to it. I would however argue that when times are hard, like a recession, it is even more important to uphold those values…
Providing training and development opportunities to your employees is a great way to invest in your staff and in your business. The cost of such training is usually borne by the employer on the basis that, over time, the business will benefit from the new skills or knowledge that the employee has gained
Businesses are facing an increase in costs across all areas including, rising energy prices, wholesale increases, rental and business tax rises which means relying on increasing salary rates as a mean to attract and retain talent is an unsustainable business strategy.
With the cost of living rising exponentially, more and more people are having to take on second jobs or extra hours to make ends meet. Here we consider the contractual and employment law issues that employers need to be aware of when their employees have second jobs.
I recently had an enquiry from an employer who was concerned about the potential repercussions on the Company, if their new employee breached the terms of the Restrictive Covenants contained in their employment contract for their former employer.
What should you consider when employing someone with a long-term health condition? Employers will be aware that they cannot ask a potential employee if they have any medical conditions when conducting the recruitment process..
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