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
Blog Are your workers coming up with imaginative reasons for not being able to come into work? The answer is probably yes. According to a
BLOG With many of us looking forward to jetting off to the sun and sand, your business may be left short staffed over summer. It
Since the Brexit referendum, there has been uncertainty amongst employers about the status of their EU workers. The Prime Minister has now unveiled a “fair
The use of agency workers by UK companies is being questioned by MPs. As part of the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee’s inquiry into
Blog Written by Hannah Kennedy on 12 February 2021 For many employers, it is important to have flexibility in their workforce. However, when assessing the fixed-term
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
The Government has pledged to consult on options to ensure there are sufficient protections for pregnant women and new mothers. As it currently stands, the
It is often difficult for employers to speak to an employee about loss or bereavement. Work is usually the last thing on the employee’s mind
Amazon has come under fire for the working conditions at its Dunfermline warehouse in Scotland. Approximately 1,500 permanent staff work at the Dunfermline site, with
