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Employer beware | 5 gross misconduct myths that could land you in legal trouble

14th February 2020 No Comments

BLOG There are a number of commonly-held myths in the realm of employment law. Some give employers a false sense of security, while others make

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National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage 2020 | Updated rates explained

10th January 2020 No Comments

Itโ€™s that time again. The National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage increase from 1 April. Then thereโ€™s the Living Wage โ€“ not to be

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Government confirms how to calculate holiday pay for workers with no set hours

5th December 2019 No Comments

In August 2019, employers were left scratching their heads after the Court of Appeal (CoA) ruled that they are no longer permitted to pro-rate holiday

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The scope of an investigation report | Should investigators refrain from making evaluative conclusions?

13th November 2019 No Comments

BLOG When dealing with potential misconduct, disciplinary officers will rely on the contents of the investigation report in order to determine whether an employeeโ€™s conduct

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Will a new Bill make mediation mandatory in Scotland?

27th August 2019 No Comments

Blog Consultation has now closed on a new Bill which seeks to make it mandatory for parties involved in civil cases to engage in mediation

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Can employers pro-rate holiday pay for zero-hour and casual workers?

14th August 2019 No Comments

Blog Few things give employers a headache quite like trying to get to grips with holiday pay rules. Throw into the mix employees who donโ€™t

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Acas Early Conciliation explained | 6 things employers should know

18th June 2019 No Comments

Blog In most cases, employees will be required to contact the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas) before making an Employment Tribunal claim.   But

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Avoiding unconscious bias in disciplinary proceedings

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An interesting decision from the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has shown the importance of following correct procedures. The case in question has highlighted that failings in

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PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT | Are you demotivating your employees?

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According to Acas (Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service), one in ten employers believe their performance management processes were demotivating their employees. When an employee receives praise, feedback

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PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT | Giving Employees warnings

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Few things can be more exasperating for employers than dealing with persistently poor performance. It can seem like an uphill battle to get some employees

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