BLOG Determining an individual’s employment status is not always a clear-cut exercise, as a number of factors play a part in whether somebody is a
At present, employees must earn the equivalent of 14 hours on minimum wage (£118) to qualify for statutory sick pay (SSP). However, this could soon
Two recent cases have posed the question of whether it is unlawful for men on shared parental leave to be paid less than mothers on
Done right, employee incentives can play a significant role in attracting and retaining talented employees and keeping them focused and engaged. As well as making
It’s hard to believe, but pregnancy and maternity discrimination are on the rise. These are the findings in a report by the Women and Equalities Committee which
Blog As businesses strive to maintain a safe working environment, questions about the role of a competent person in health and safety often arise. In
With 2018, employers had to grapple many changes to HR and Employment Law. This includes the introduction of the GDPR and gender pay reporting, changes
A recent Employment Tribunal case shows the risks of carrying out redundancies without the required knowledge and experience. In Cassidy v Quest Vitamins Ltd, the
Blog Despite the extensive use of fixed-term contracts, many employers do not realise that the non-renewal of a fixed-term contract actually amounts to a dismissal
This blog delves into the question: ‘When does a bonus become contractual?’ Discover the critical considerations and legal insights surrounding this key aspect of incentivising
