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Tag Archives: employment
Departing employees and non-compete clauses; an employer’s guide
An employee builds up valuable knowledge and contacts during the time that they work for you, but your commercial interests may be vulnerable if they … Read More
Reform of holiday rights: what employers need to know
Calculating holiday allowances can be tricky for any staff which work irregular hours. In an effort to simplify things, this year the government has introduced … Read More
Promotions and grading; an employer’s guide to the risks
Giving employees clear pathways and opportunities for promotion and increasing pay grades will help to improve performance and keep staff motivated and committed to your … Read More
Spring 2024 employment law round up
‘This year is a busy one for employment legislation, after a few quiet years,’ says Elizabeth Bartle, a partner in the employment team with Ingram … Read More
New rules for flexible working requests from 6 April 2024
The right to request flexible working has been around for over 20 years, and in that time eligibility to the right has been extended from … Read More
An employer’s guide to taking grievances seriously
Dealing with employee grievances can sometimes seem like a thankless drain on a business’s management and resources. But a prompt investigation could uncover inappropriate behaviour … Read More
Allegations of bullying at work; how should employers respond?
As we approach Anti-Bullying Week from 13 to 17 November 2023, the Anti-Bullying Alliance is encouraging the public to ‘help make a noise to stop … Read More
Employers’ guide to dyslexia in the workplace
‘One in ten people are estimated to have dyslexia according to the British Dyslexia Association,’ says Elizabeth Bartle a Partner in the employment team with … Read More
Has your employee social media policy kept pace with business practice?
When did you last review or update the policy on social media use for your employees? Does it reflect the way that social media is … Read More
Relocation: navigating the risks and pitfalls for employers
Due to changes in ways of working since the pandemic or in response to the economic slowdown, some employers are downsizing their premises and asking … Read More
Tempted by the four-day working week trial for your business?
One story which received a great deal of media coverage earlier this year was the publication of the results of a six-month trial involving around … Read More
Talking ‘off the record’ and settlement agreements
‘Using a settlement agreement to bring an employment relationship to an end, and effectively wipe the slate clean, can be very useful. But, to start … Read More
Getting employees back to the office
According to the Office for National Statistics, before the Covid pandemic only one in eight working adults reported working from home at least once during … Read More
Furloughed Employees – HMRC portal to open on Monday 20 April 2020
HMRC have confirmed that their online portal through which businesses can apply to receive a grant in respect of furloughed employees’ salaries under the Coronavirus … Read More
Contracts of employment: common errors and how to avoid them
Tempting though it might be to hand out the same contract of employment for new starters year after year, putting a little time into preparing … Read More
Preventing claims of stress at work
Employee stress levels are rising in line with the demands of the twenty-first century workplace. More and more people are suffering from an adverse reaction to excessive … Read More
April 2019 changes in employment law and Brexit update
Brexit has dominated the agenda and so, when it comes to introducing new employment law, April 2019 is unusually quiet compared to previous years. However, … Read More