Statutory guaranteed pay rules
Although temporary layoffs are only likely to be used by employers as a last resort right if their business is facing reduced demand, they remain a viable alternative to redundancy. However, there can be risks associated with laying off staff. There is also typically a legal obligation to pay employees a minimum amount of money […]
Can employers refuse parental leave?
As an employer you are legally bound to consider any request for parental leave made by an eligible employee, and undoubtedly will want to encourage a healthy work/life balance, although equally you will need to ensure that any such request does not significantly interfere with the running of your business. The following guide for employers […]
When does TUPE not apply?
The law on transfers of undertakings is intended to support a relatively simple underlying purpose: to protect and preserve an employee’s rights if the business that employs them changes hands. The legislation itself, however, is notoriously complex and technical. It is therefore important, especially for the incoming employer, to understand when and why the statutory […]
Is same job, different pay allowed?
By law, men and women in the UK must generally receive equal pay for doing equal work. This means that a person must not get paid less compared to someone of the opposite sex doing the same or similar work, or work of equal value, for the same employer. However, there are exceptions to this […]
Can you refuse or cancel a holiday request?
Employees have the right to a certain amount of paid time off work. It is a common mistaken belief that an employer cannot either refuse an employee’s holiday request, or even cancel it. But in reality, employers reserve the legal right to refuse leave requests as they see fit. Employers and managers have to take […]
Dealing with misconduct at work
Misconduct at work relates to behaviour deemed by an employer to be unacceptable in the workplace environment. Misconduct can have the effect of damaging a business’ reputation as a fair employer or a trustworthy company to deal with. It can cause damage to the property and belongings of the business and can lead to complaints […]
Employee liability information & TUPE
The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations (TUPE), are designed to protect employees if the company by which they are employed changes hands. First passed in 1981, the regulations were updated in 2006, with further amendments in 2014. Its purpose is to seamlessly transfer employees, and any liabilities associated with them and their terms […]
Can a vehicle tracker be used in a disciplinary?
Vehicle tracking can help to boost the efficiency and productivity of a business, especially in monitoring a driver’s location and managing a fleet from virtually anywhere. As well as providing valuable, operational data, employers may also look to rely on vehicle tracking information as part of a disciplinary investigation. Can a vehicle tracker be used […]
IR35 changes & off payroll working rules
IR35 changes took effect on 6 April 2021, impacting how private sector organisations engage contractors for off-payroll working. The latest reforms were due to go live on 6 April 2020 but were postponed by a year in light of the coronavirus pandemic. Below we examine the nature and extent of the IR35 changes, and how […]
Short time working: employer guidance
Short time working is when you reduce the hours of some or all of your employees, or pay them less than half a week’s pay. This could be during periods of lower demand or slowdown in the amount of work available. The employee should receive full pay unless their contract allows unpaid or reduced pay. […]
