Lessons in Constructive Dismissal In June we had a notable judgement from the Employment Appeal Tribunal regarding the principles involved in determining a Constructive Dismissal Claim. What is Constructive Dismissal? Under section 95(1)(c) of the Employment Rights Act 1996, a dismissal can be said to occur when the employee terminates the contract by resigning, with […]
By Helen Stott of Marketing Doris An often neglected or forgotten partnership in organisations is the one with Marketing and HR, and yet it can be extremely beneficial to the business, and here are three reasons why. Internal Marketing Good communication is key for all stakeholders in business, and that needs to include the employees. […]
Brexit – The HR and Employment Law Implications In this month’s employment law update we examine the HR and employment law implications of the UK’s withdrawal from the EU. Immigration EU citizens can no longer move freely within the European Union, including to and from the UK. Instead, a Points Based System (PBS) has been […]
Imposter Syndrome can sometimes creep up and surprise you when you least expect it, creating doubt, uncertainty and impacting your self-confidence. Imposter Syndrome never disappears, no matter how experienced we might be. The trick is to manage it quickly and effectively when it happens. The signs could be feelings of anxiety, self-doubt, depression and worry, […]
Supreme Court rules that Sleep-In shifts are not working time for the purposes of the National Minimum Wage Regulations In the judgement of Royal Mencap Society v Tomlinson Blake, the Supreme Court finally decided the issue of whether workers should be paid National Minimum Wage when on ‘sleep-in’ shifts. This long-running saga commenced in 2017 […]
This has been a year like no other in living memory. Nobody having a job interview five years ago would have accurately answered the standard question “Where do you see yourself in five years time?” correctly. Many industries have been decimated – hospitality, entertainment, and travel being just three. But for many it has been […]
When does giving notice not amount to a resignation from employment? With the end of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme looming employers are seeing more and more people who have taken up alternative employment during their furlough period giving notice to end their employment but, times being ladened with uncertainty, more and more often the […]
Redundancy ‘Step by Step Guide’ Managing Redundancies – key steps to consider With the gradual phasing out of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, and prevailing uncertainty regarding the speed with which the economy is likely to recover from the effects of the pandemic, many employers are unfortunately in the position of needing to implement drastic […]
Introduction: A positive mindset is EVERYTHING when it comes to reaching your goals. Changing your day-to-day behaviours may be easier than you think! There’s lots of pieces to the puzzle when it comes to really shifting your vibrations and reaching your goals and affirmations/using positive quotes is just one piece, but it’s such a simple […]
Discrimination and Vicarious Liability in Employment Law As an employer, do you pay close attention to the actions of your employees? Does this go beyond simply making sure they arrive on time, complete the tasks assigned, follow the processes you set in place and to a standard you require? Are you doing enough? In this […]
