Can employers lawfully demote employees?
BLOG When faced with performance or conduct issues, employers may look for alternatives to dismissal – one of which is demotion. This usually means reducing an employee’s rank or seniority and, in some cases, their pay. But can employers legally demote staff? In this blog, we unravel the complexities of demotion in the workplace to […]
Home working vs remote working | Understanding the difference and why it matters
BLOG Written by Tracey Burke on 13 May 2025 In today’s flexible working world, the terms home working and remote working are often used interchangeably. However, they’re not synonymous – and as an employer, your choice of terminology can have practical and legal consequences. The distinction between home and remote working becomes especially relevant during […]
Recruiting and managing apprentices | 5 things employers need to know
BLOG Written by Caroline Johnstone on 22 April 2025 Apprenticeships offer a valuable opportunity for employers to develop homegrown talent, enhance employee loyalty, and cultivate a workforce tailored to their organisation’s specific needs. By combining hands-on experience with nationally recognised qualifications, apprenticeships can benefit both the employer and the individual. However, employing apprentices comes with […]
Employment law myths | 10 common misconceptions that could put your business at risk
BLOG Written Charlotte Beedles on 30 October 2024 Employment law is an everchanging and complex field, often misunderstood by employers and employees alike. From misconceptions about employee rights to confusion over proper procedures, these can lead to costly legal disputes and workplace tensions. This blog aims to debunk some of the most common misunderstandings. 1. […]
Sexual harassment | What employers need to know about the new statutory duty
BLOG Written by Lorna Gemmell on 9 September 2024 As an employer, one of your most important responsibilities is to protect and safeguard your workforce from harm. This includes preventing sexual harassment in the workplace. From 26 October 2024, employers will be under a new statutory duty to take “reasonable steps” to prevent sexual harassment. […]
TUPE update | Court confirms share incentive plans CAN transfer across
BLOG Written by Lesley Rennie on 13 September 2023 During a TUPE transfer, the new employer effectively steps into the old employer’s shoes. This includes taking over employees’ employment contracts and all rights, powers, duties and liabilities arising under or in connection with those contracts. Under the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE […]
King’s Coronation bank holiday | Do employees have a right to time off on 8 May?
BLOG Written by Alexandra Farmer on 24 February 2023 As the prospect of the King’s Coronation bank holiday emerges, employers may wonder, ‘Is the Coronation bank holiday compulsory for our workforce?’ In this blog, we’ll explore the considerations and obligations surrounding this holiday, and provide insights for employers when it comes to giving employees the time off […]
Coping with the cost of living | Managing employees’ drug and alcohol misuse
Blog Written by Sarah Bunker and Andy Hall on 27 September 2022 From the pandemic to the cost of living crisis, the upheaval of the last two years has taken a toll on people’s mental health, and provided a perfect breeding ground for drug and alcohol abuse. For many, recent factors such as prolonged isolation, […]
Why employees might not be entitled to the 2022 bonus bank holiday
BLOG Written by Alexandra Farmer on 8 July 2021 There are few things Brits love more than a summer bank holiday, and next year we will be treated to one more than usual. 2022 will be the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years on the throne. As the first British monarch to reach this historic […]
Pushed out the door? | What employers need to know about constructive dismissal
Blog Not all dismissals involve an employer giving an employee their marching orders. In some cases, an act or acts committed by the employer creates such a hostile working environment that it makes it impossible for the relationship to continue. What is constructive dismissal? In employment law, constructive dismissal is when an employee resigns as […]