Knowledge Base
Absenteeism
Absenteeism can be defined as the habitual pattern of staying away from an obligation or duty without a valid reason. In organisations, it not only creates…
Access to Medical Reports Act of 1988
According to the Access to Medical Reports Act of 1988, every individual has the right to access any medical reports about them supplied by a medical…
Agency Workers Regulations
The relationship between employees and their employer is becoming an area of greater focus, with many employees no longer working a traditional 9-5…
Annual Leave
Almost all workers are entitled to 5.6 week’s paid annual leave per holiday year. This will usually include bank holidays, but holiday allowance may be…
Associative Discrimination
Many employees aren’t aware of the difference between direct and associative discrimination and tend to fall prey to rogue employers…
Bank Holidays
It’s important for an employer not only to know when the next bank holiday is but also an organisation or business’s obligations to employees on such days…
Breaks at Work
Most employees are entitled to a break at work during the day. But the requirements for breaks is not always well known…
Bribery in the Workplace
Bribery is a serious offence that can have detrimental effects not only on the perpetrators but the entire organisation…
Carryover of Annual Leave
As an employer, one of the key questions to consider when talking about annual employee leave is whether employees can carry it over. It’s a fundamental…
Childcare / Time off for Dependants
Within most companies, childcare and time off for dependants is a hot topic which requires consideration…
Conduct v Capability
Employers often have difficulty determining whether an employee’s poor performance should be managed as a conduct or capability issue…
Damage To Company Property
When an employee either out of negligence or willful misconduct causes damage to company property, the employer is left wondering what they…
Default Retirement Age
Although the default retirement age was abolished in 2011, the ripples that followed its phasing out are felt in the workforce today. Many employers…
Drugs and Alcohol in the Workplace
Alcohol and drug abuse are one of the greatest factors that cause expensive problems to a business or an industry. These problems range from…
Email Usage
Email is a way for employees to communicate with clients, share ideas, and stay in the loop even when not in the office. But just like any other business tool…
Employment Tribunals
Employment tribunals are independent tribunal bodies that deal with disputes between employers and employees or anyone representing them like the…
Equal Pay
The subject of equal pay between men and women in the UK has become an extremely topical and controversial issue. To understand this complex area…
Exit Interviews
Despite not being a statutory requirement, exit interviews can be the key to understanding how to master staff retention…
Holidays
Full-time workers have a statutory entitlement to 28 days annual leave each year. Employers are free to include…
Homeworking
Working from home can be beneficial, both for Employees and Employers, if careful consideration is given to all aspects of…
Interviewing
The interview stage is generally the part of the recruitment process where the employer gets to meet potential recruits on a face to face basis…
Jury Service
The Criminal Justice Act 2003 stated that any person between the ages of 18 to 70 is eligible to be selected for jury service. Only people…
Racism
When it comes to employment law and HR issues, it is certainly true that some circumstances are more serious than others. It is advised that any allegations…
References
The aim of the reference is to allow you to make an informed decision as to whether the employee will be right for the role and your organisation…
Resignations
Whether changing aspirations, a geographical move, a lifestyle alteration or simply a difference of opinions, a resignation is a disappointing but natural part…
Return to Work Interviews
Return to Work interviews can be used to manage sickness and avoid high levels of absences. Such interviews can also be used to deter unauthorised and…
Settlement Agreements
There are a number of reasons why a settlement agreement can be considered by an organisation. This can generally range from an unsuitability to the role or…
Sick Leave Entitlement
There have been numerous cases of punishment or even unfair dismissal from work as a result of employees not…
Sleeping At Work
Sleeping while on duty can have catastrophic consequences, depending on the line of work the employee has. A traffic controller…
Stress in the Workplace
The legal definition of workplace stress is “the harmful physical and emotional response that occurs when an employee is not able to cope with the job demands…
Summary Dismissal
When an employee commits an act so egregious or dangerous as to risk the safety of others or reputation of the business…
TUPE Regulations
The TUPE regulations are a set of rules first introduced in 1981, overhauled in 2006 and amended in 2014 to comply with the…
Unfair Dismissal
When an employer ends the employment of work they should have a valid reason for that or else it could be perceived as…
Unfair Dismissal Qualifying Period
The unfair dismissal qualifying period refers to the two year period during which employers can dismiss a worker without…
Uniforms
More employers are asking workers to wear uniforms or stick to a unified dress code at work. The uniform can be…
Varying Contracts
In times of economic shifts, employers may find themselves going through the employment contracts to check…
Violence In The Workplace
Violence in the workplace is a serious problem, and every workplace is at risk. According to the 2013/2014 crime survey…
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