Unpaid parental leave is by far one of the most under-publicised rights available to employees. If an employer receives a request for unpaid parental leave
As of April 2017, these are the current rates. MINIMUM WAGE RATES The minimum wage rate varies according to age and whether the individual is
Most people’s first port of call when we want to know something is generally Google. For many things it is a fountain of knowledge. When
Most employers understand that for those employees who work part-time, some benefits are pro-rated (in proportion of the hours they work). So, for example, a
On occasion, you may need to dismiss someone for reasons that do not fit the more common reasons of misconduct, performance and redundancy. In these
It is estimated that approximately one in seven couples may find it difficult to conceive. This may leave some couples with no other choice but
Do those on zero hours contracts have any employment law rights and protections? The answer is yes! Are they entitled to maternity leave? Do they
Blog The UK’s highest court, the Supreme Court, has unanimously ruled that fees in respect of Employment Tribunal and Employment Appeal Tribunal proceedings are unlawful.
Understanding the advantages and disadvantages of zero-hour contracts is pivotal in shaping workforce flexibility. In this blog, we’ll dissect the pros and cons, looking at
Blog Employers and managers may have heard a lot about zero hours contracts. After all, their use by employers has been debated by MPs and
