Do You Have A Bullet Proof Employment Contract? When everything is going well at the beginning of the employment relationship it’s great, but when the relationship turns sour that’s when you wish you’d paid more attention to the really boring stuff, like the employment contract. So here are some points for a bullet proof legal employment contract. The Legal Bits The legal bits… Read More
Christmas Party – make sure you don’t end up in an employment tribunal! The Invitation Don’t insist that all staff attend the Christmas party. Christmas is a Christian holiday, so don’t pressure someone to attend if they don’t want to on religious grounds. Secret Santa If you ask people to bring a ‘Secret Santa’ gift, make sure they are inoffensive. Things like underwear and sex toys – may… Read More
A Little Bit Of Legal Stuff Employment Law changes 1st October 2016 Traditionally October is the month when employment legislation changes are announced. This October is no exception; however some implementation dates are still to be confirmed. National Minimum Wage Increases – The changes apply on 1 October 2016. Workers aged under 25 but at least 21 rises to £6.95 per hour.… Read More
Why You Need Training Agreements Most employers provide some sort of training for their staff, some of which can be very costly. If you have concerns about an employee leaving the business either during the training or on completion of the training then having a training agreement could help you to ensure that you, the employer, are protected. If you… Read More
Ban On Pre-Employment Health Questionnaires The ban on pre-employment health questionnaires came into effect in October 2010 with the introduction of the Equality Act. This makes it illegal to ask a candidate to complete a health questionnaire before an offer of employment has been made. I understand the reasons behind the ban. It is to ensure that everyone is properly… Read More
Dismissal With Less Than 2 Years’ Service In April 2012 the length of service required for employees to claim unfair dismissal was increased to two years. Many business owners clapped their hands as this would now make it easier to dismiss someone…but does it. We have several calls a week from employers asking how they can dismiss someone with less than two… Read More
How To Change Terms & Conditions of Employment I am often asked if it is possible to change contractual terms and conditions of employment. The answer is yes, but you will to need consult with employees and get them to consent to the changes.… Read More
How To Make Sure The Christmas Party Doesn’t Land You In A Tribunal! The invite Do not insist that all staff attend the Christmas party. Christmas is a Christian holiday – so do not pressure someone to attend if they don’t want to on the grounds of religion. If the event is out of hours, also remember that some people have family responsibilities that may prevent attendance.… Read More
Abolition of Percentage Threshold Scheme (PTS) From 6 April 2014 any employer who pays Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) will not be able to claim under the Percentage Threshold Scheme (PTS) for any SSP due after 6 April 2014. As an employer you will still be required to pay SSP. The Government will be introducing later in the year, no date… Read More
Redundancy consultation period will be halved The Government have announced plans to reduce the current 90 day minimum period, before large-scale redundancies can take place to 45 days. This controversial announcement has prompted Unions to accuse the Government of making it easier to sack staff. At present, companies must consult with staff for a minimum of 30 days before making more… Read More
