How to write disciplinary allegations
It’s estimated that in the UK around 1 million people experience a foodborne illness every year. Food can become unsafe when it is contaminated with illness-causing bacteria, viruses, parasites, or chemicals. Symptoms range from mild to severe, but commonly include nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach cramps, weakness, fever, and chills. In this webinar, Dom Greenwood, our […]
Data Reform Bill
The Queen’s Speech on 10 May 2022, set out the government’s intention to reform the UK’s data protection laws, although no details have been provided. Since the UK left the European Union there have been several key moments regarding data protection over the last few years, which may perhaps indicate what the reforms could be […]
What makes a dismissal fair?
In this article we discuss what makes a fair dismissal. We look at the 5 potentially fair reasons for dismissal, the importance of policies and procedures, consistent treatment, and what is meant by the phrase “band of reasonable responses”. The legal test The Employment Rights Act 1996, section 98 (4) (ERA) sets out the statutory […]
Disciplinary processes – What makes a dismissal fair?
Following on from April’s webinar in which we explored the importance of careful and correctly worded allegations, this webinar looks at what makes a fair dismissal. We will discuss the 5 fair reasons for dismissal, the importance of policies and procedures, consistent treatment, and what is meant by the phrase “band of reasonable responses”. Join […]
Employer discriminated against breastfeeding mother
A teacher who had recently returned to work and needed somewhere to express milk during the day for her baby was found to have been discriminated against when she was forced to use “dirty” toilets to do this. This is the case of a teacher, Ms Mellor, who had submitted a flexible working request before […]
What has happened to the Employment Bill?
The Queen’s Speech in December 2019 announced a new Employment Bill, aimed at supporting workers and families by introducing measures which would encourage flexible working as well as support leave for those with caring responsibilities. However, with a global pandemic which then followed it meant that little progress was made in passing this Bill into […]
Suffering a detriment for the purpose of victimisation
What is the case about? In accordance with the Equality Act 2010, victimisation is defined when one person treats another person to a detriment either because that person has carried out a protected act or the first person believes the second person has carried out, or may carry out, a protected act. A protected act […]
New visa schemes to enter the UK to work
The government have introduced new visas for working in the UK. Global business mobility visa This Global business mobility visa which came into force 11 April 2022 provides an individual with the option of five different routes in which they can apply to work in the UK under this scheme: Senior or specialist worker This […]
SME Video Series
Welcome to the HR Solutions SME Video Series! This video series will feature relevant content on the key topic areas that matter most to your business. These areas of interest include our top tips when recruiting, COVID – 19, employee retention and much more. Stay updated with this page over the coming months as we […]
Top Tips when Recruiting
SME Business Video Series: Top Tips when Recruiting In our first video in the series, we take a look at the area of recruitment and in particular, what the top tips for recruiting are. From ensuring that your business has a clearly defined Employee Value Proposition to understanding how different strategies can affect the overall […]
Managing People – Employee Retention
SME Business Video Series: Managing People – Employee Retention In this video, we will be exploring the techniques that you can use for your own business to ensure that you have the best possible chance of retaining your top talent. Employee retention is now more important than ever and after witnessing ‘the great resignation’ in […]
Managing People – Working Safely with COVID – 19
SME Business Video Series: Managing People – Working Safely with COVID – 19 As we move on from the pandemic and regulation adjustments that we have all experienced over the past two years, we are now faced with the reality of living with the COVID – 19 virus. In this video, we explore the practical […]
Recruitment and Attraction – Why is an EVP important to an SME?
SME Business Video Series: Recruitment and Attraction – Why is an EVP important to an SME? An Employee Value Proposition can be an important tool for your business to utilize. If used correctly, the EVP can offer multiple benefits to both the employee, and the employer. Discover more about how an EVP works, and what […]
Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations
The Personal Protective Equipment Regulations 2022 have come into force, amending the original Regulations which came into effect back in 1992. Under these amended Regulations, it now means that responsibilities on employers and employees will extend to limb (b) workers as set out and defined within the Regulations. Under the Regulations, a limb (b) worker […]
Stress in the Workplace
This month is stress awareness month; it is an awareness campaign that has been running since 1992. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) defines work related stress as “the adverse reaction people have to excessive pressures or other demands placed on them”. We know from the latest research in the HSE annual statistics (published December […]
Disciplinary Hearings: How to write legally compliant conduct allegations
The importance of careful and correctly worded allegations should not be underestimated. An invitation to a disciplinary hearing should set out exactly what the employee is being brought into the hearing to discuss and it must also be precisely the same reason that is given for any warning or dismissal that may be required. This […]
P&O Ferries pay more than £36 million in compensation
The mass scale dismissals carried out by P&O Ferries have led to a huge reaction from members of the public, trade unions as well as the Government. The company made a shock announcement to all 786 employees towards the end of March, in which they confirmed that their employment would end with immediate effect. The […]
Disciplinary processes – how to write legally compliant conduct allegations
HR Solutions Webinar:Disciplinary processes – how to write legally compliant conduct allegations The importance of careful and correctly worded allegations should not be underestimated. An invitation to a disciplinary hearing should set out exactly what the employee is being brought into the hearing to discuss and precisely the same reason must be given for any […]
Managing your retirement
Employers are increasingly moving towards greater flexibility for those who are in the years leading up to retirement; whether it is to support those who wish to combine work with other activities, phase their retirement or simply work longer. Increased life expectancy, better health amongst older people and inadequate pension provision are encouraging more people […]
Age discrimination in the workplace
Employers who discriminate on grounds of age are breaking the law. This article covers information specific to discrimination on grounds of age. The latest labour force survey, produced by the Office for National Statistics (published September 2021) found that: During 2020-2021, the rate of employment for those aged between 50 and 64 has remained generally […]
