
The perils of messing up references
An Employment Tribunal’s decision has shown the importance of getting references right. It is often an area which causes employers headaches. The law does not

An Employment Tribunal’s decision has shown the importance of getting references right. It is often an area which causes employers headaches. The law does not

The Work and Pensions Committee is calling on the government to close the loopholes that pave the way for bogus self-employment practices. The Committee launched

Blog Do you have a member of the team who is routinely late for work? Have you heard any of the following excuses? “The bus

There are many myths about flexible working that leave some employers feeling reticent about their use and employees scared to broach the subject. Myth 1:

Taking a career break is something that appeals to many of us, but most people think their employer won’t allow it. We take a look

Blog Once an employee announces their pregnancy, they’re entitled to statutory maternity leave rights. How these rights function and what pay an employee is entitled

If someone is an employee, they are entitled to an extensive array of rights. Unlike workers and self-employed, they may be entitled to maternity or

You can get in all sorts of trouble if you get references wrong. There is no general duty imposed on employers to provide a reference

The law allows eligible employees to request time off work for study or training purposes. Do you know what the law says? Read our Q&A.

Blog You may find yourself considering relocating employees for a variety of reasons. Perhaps you’re relocating your business, merging with another business, or opening another