Employment Law Articles

The theme for Carer’s Week this year is 'Building Carer-Friendly Communities'. This is particularly important in the wor

Wimbledon is famous for its traditions: white clothing, grass courts, and line judges calling the ball with quiet author

Employment law recognises three statuses; self-employed, worker, and employee. This status matters because it determines

TUPE stands for the Transfer of Undertakings Protection of Employment Regulations. The main purpose of the regulations i

The Working Time Regulations 1998 set minimum entitlements for rest and holiday, and they limit working hours and workin

Whether the employee resigns or the employer dismisses the employee, notice usually needs to be given to end the employm

The recent ruling of the UK Supreme Court in For Women Scotland v Scottish Ministers [2025] about the meaning of the wor

For many employees, trying to work shortly after a bereavement can be extremely challenging. Along with their grief, the

Rapid changes are underway in the world of work due to the increased use of increasingly sophisticated artificial intell

If you are starting a business from scratch or expanding and you need people to work for you, your first crucial decisio

Long-term sickness absence can be challenging for employers in a number of ways: not least the costs; the impact on the

Many managers will know from experience that even if they follow a robust and thorough recruitment process, this does no

Employment law is back in the news with the Government’s game-changing Employment Rights Bill working its way through Pa

Employers are legally required to give employees certain key information at the start of the job in what is called a wri

Employers are increasingly aware of the importance of supporting employees’ mental health for many reasons, including im

It is always disappointing when an employee does not perform as anticipated, or when the relationship has turned sour, a

An employee builds up valuable knowledge and contacts during the time that they work for you. This knowledge can include

Returning to work from family leave can be a significant adjustment for some employees. As well as the practical conside

Calculating holiday allowance for employees who work irregular hours can be tricky.  In an effort to simplify things, an

Giving employees clear pathways and opportunities for promotion will help to improve performance and keep staff committe

This year is a busy one for employment legislation, following a few quiet years. The Government has supported several pr

The right to request flexible working has been around for over 20 years, and in that time eligibility to the right has b

Most employers will try to protect staff from bullying in the workplace, but sometimes it is hard to know what to do abo

Dealing with employee grievances properly can require a great deal of time and effort, but a prompt investigation could

On average, each employee in the UK took 5.7 days off due to sickness in 2022, according to figures published by the Off

The British Dyslexia Association estimates that one in ten people have dyslexia. Employers are encouraged to explore way

When did you last review or update the policy on social media use for your employees? Does it reflect the way that socia

Due to changes in ways of working since the pandemic, or in response to the economic slowdown, some employers are downsi

One story which received a great deal of media coverage earlier this year was the publication of the results of a six-mo

Using a settlement agreement to end an employment relationship can effectively provide a fresh start. To initiate this p

According to the Office for National Statistics, before the Covid pandemic only one in eight working adults reported wor

The client is king and businesses will usually do anything they can to keep and grow clients, but not everyone is commit

Aside from the typical April updates to statutory rates, it may seem relatively quiet on the regulatory front for employ

Performance management can be both challenging and time-consuming. The first challenge is to determine whether it is a c

Recent advances in technology mean that there are now numerous ways to monitor employees, including via a webcam on staf

Have you ever spotted someone wearing a lanyard with a sunflower as a means of indicating that they have a non-visible d

Christmas parties are a great chance for employees to have fun together, and an opportunity for employers to treat their

According to the charity Adoption UK, there are nearly 3,000 children in care waiting to be adopted. National Adoption W

Employee recruitment and retention remains challenging for employers and offering an attractive package of benefits can

Recruiting the right senior executive can be an immense benefit to a company if they bring the right mix of skills, expe

The subject of pay is always a hot topic and requires sensitive handling. Employees feel they need more, due to the risi

Employers must ensure they can demonstrate a reasonable belief that an employee is guilty of misconduct before proceedin

The law gives five potentially fair reasons for dismissal. The most commonly used reasons are redundancy, capability and

As an employer, you may face a tribunal claim from an employee, former employee, or even an applicant at some point. Whi

According to Care UK, three million people in the UK are juggling work with unpaid caring for disabled, seriously ill, o

Despite all your best efforts to recruit and retain the right key executives, sometimes things just do not work out as p

In an episode of the Netflix series House of Cards, the American First Lady Claire Underwood opens the door of her huge

If you are restructuring your business getting the redundancy procedure right is crucial, as mistakes can open the door

When a key employee is about to leave, employers look to minimise damage to their business and may wish to keep the empl