Employment contracts are the building blocks of the employment relationship. However, they are often not given the care or attention they deserve. Even if a full review of your contracts is a step too far it is worth giving them a regular health check. Here are our...
Research by the TUC shows that, because of the gender pay gap (currently 14.9%), women work for free for 54 days. Women’s Pay Day, the day women stop working for free, was 23 February 2023. On the one hand, this is a step in the right direction – it is two days...
According to an article in Personnel Today, new buzzwords are gaining traction in many workplaces. First of all, we have one you’ll have heard of: ‘Quiet Quitting’, referring to employees who turn up to work intending to do just enough work to avoid being dismissed. ...
Firing and rehiring or, as it’s technically called, dismissal and re-engagement, is something employers can do if they need to employees to sign new contracts but some employees refuse. The employer needs to show a good business reason for the dismissal (and offer of...
How do you keep your team productive and engaged when you can’t see them in person? How do you ensure that your data is secure when your team is working from different locations? Here are some top tips for managing a remote team: Communicate: Communication is...
Smith v Tesco Stores Litigating employees sometimes think that the tribunal system is against them, or that the judge is biased. They sometimes withdraw their cooperation from the process, and insist on going straight to a trial without complying with normal processes...
