Redundancy notice period guide for managers
Employers making workers redundant have to follow a fair and lawful redundancy process. As part of this, employers must ensure affected workers are given their legal entitlement to redundancy notice and pay. Failing to meet your obligations can expose your organisation to claims for unfair dismissal. In this guide for employers, we explain the rules on […]
When is a director an employee?
Whether a director is an employee is an important consideration for tax and employment right purposes, as well as other statutory requirements. Below we examine the question of employment status for directors in more detail, focusing on the rules used to determine if a director undertaking regular remunerated work for a company is an ‘employee’ […]
Employment case law update February 2022
Read on for our monthly digest for employers on upcoming employment law changes and key employment cases that have recently been decided. Employment status & holiday pay entitlement Smith v Pimlico Plumbers Ltd In Smith v Pimlico Plumbers Ltd, the Court of Appeal considered the impact of worker status on holiday carry over entitlement. The […]
Sponsorship Management System tips for HR
The Sponsorship Management System provides an online platform through which licensed employers can meet many of the requirements under the UK’s Immigration Rules when sponsoring migrant workers. The following guide for HR personnel, or those otherwise responsible for using this system, examines how the system works and what role it plays in the context of […]
When does overtime become contractual?
Overtime rules are not always straightforward, but it’s important for employers and managers to have a clear understanding to avoid workforce issues. The question ‘When does overtime become contractual?’ is one that commonly arises within a number of different employment contexts, from whether an employer has the right to insist on an employee working additional […]
Employment case law update December 2021
Read on for our monthly digest for employers on upcoming employment law changes and key employment cases that have recently been decided. Mandatory COVID vaccination & fair dismissal Ms C Allette v Scarsdale Grange Nursing Home Limited This is an unfair and wrongful dismissal claim arising from the summary dismissal of the claimant, Ms C […]
HR Glossary
Commonly-used HR phrases, words and terms explained. A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | […]
Rules for suspending an employee
In some circumstances, suspending an employee may be unavoidable. Suspension could be due to health and safety or medical issues such as pregnancy, or more commonly, while a serious disciplinary matter is being investigated. In this guide for employers, line managers and HR personnel, we discuss the key considerations when suspending employees as part of […]
Employment case law update November 2021
Read on for our monthly digest for employers on upcoming employment law changes and key employment cases that have recently been decided. Wrongful dismissal Hovis Limited v Louton The claimant, Mr Louton, worked for Hovis as a delivery lorry driver. It was reported by one of the company’s managers (Mr Sittre) that he and his […]
Employment case law update October 2021
Read on for our monthly digest for employers on upcoming employment law changes and key employment cases that have recently been decided. Unfair dismissal Mrs A Rodin v Dhillons Management Services Limited The claimant was employed by DMS1, an HR supplier now known as Dhillons Management Services. It was unclear when her employment with the […]