Employers need their employees to perform effectively and productively in their roles. A functioning workforce is key to business success. What should you do if you have an employee who is underperforming? Here are our top tips: Make sure the employee knows what is...
With effect from 6th April 2024 all employees, regardless of their length of service, will have the right to request flexible working. The Flexible Working (Amendment) Regulations 2023, which were published last December, make it clear that flexible working will, for...
There are several different elements which make up the claim of unfair dismissal where an employee has been dismissed for misconduct: The employee must be eligible: they must be an employee and must have over 2 year’s continuity of service. The employer must be able...
Where an employer knows (or ought to know) an employee is disabled, the duty to make reasonable adjustments applies. Employers must make reasonable adjustments to remove any substantial disadvantage that the employee would otherwise face at work because of their...
Employment law recognises that pregnant employees have a unique position in the workplace and need unique protection as a result. Here are 5 things every employer should know about pregnant employees: Risk assessment – Under Regulation 16(2) Management of Health and...
