Click to download PDF version of this article. Until a few weeks ago, the concept of “furloughing” staff was a foreign one for UK employers. Now, however, it’s the hot topic on everyone’s lips. As you are probably aware, the furlough provisions are part of a range of measures introduced by the Government to help …
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Furlough & annual leave
To download this article ‘Furlough and annual leave’ as a PDF, please click here. furlough and annual leave. As of 4 April, the Government issued some further guidance regarding the Job Retention Scheme and whilst it has provided welcome clarification on a number of matters, it has still not addressed the issue of how annual …
For Employees: Redundancies & Settlement Agreements
Download our handy PDF guide to Settlement Agreements by clicking here. Being made redundant We understand that the prospect of losing your job can cause huge strains on your life. Being made redundant can be emotionally and financially challenging. In certain circumstances, if there is not a genuine redundancy situation or if the employer did …
For Employees: Frequently Asked Questions
Employment advice for employees. If you are looking specifically for advice around redundancies and settlement agreements, please click here. For more employment advice for employees, please see below or contact us. Claiming unfair dismissal If your employer invites you to a disciplinary hearing, we can advise you on your rights. The conclusion of a …
Snow Days: How should employers handle staff absences?
When a snow day arrives, businesses suffer the effects of enforced staff absences. Employers are left counting the cost of the lost days, and forecasters predict more bad weather may be on its way. Organisations such as the TUC and CIPD urge employers not to play “Scrooge” by trying to force employees to get into …
Dealing with Disgruntled Former Employees
This blog focuses on how employers can deal with litigious/vexatious former employee who bring claims in the Employment Tribunal following the termination of their employment. As a result of the abolition of Employment Tribunal fees, it is a lot easier for employees to bring claims. Whilst some claims have clear merit, others are started in …