A problem or a conflict at work which demands a legal solution can be stressful. But it need not be that way. Whether it's an employer seeking advice on how to part company … Read More ...
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Government reviews statutory sick pay for low earners
The government proposes to pay Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) from the first day of any absence and to remove the lower earnings limit requirement. SSP is the amount paid to employees when they are off sick. Currently, SSP is not paid during the first three days of any absence. These are known as ‘waiting days’.… Continue Reading…
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How to handle disciplinary hearings if the employee is off sick
The ACAS Code of Practice on disciplinary and grievance procedures says disciplinary processes should proceed ‘without delay’ – but what if the delay is caused by the employee being off sick? Employees may genuinely become unwell due to the stress and anxiety caused by the disciplinary process itself, and sickness could be also entirely unrelated… Continue Reading…
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Bereavement leave: Now, and in the future
Employees with a family bereavement currently have very limited rights to take time off work to grieve or handle affairs. The current system relies on the goodwill and understanding of employers. Employees are often forced to take sick leave or holiday leave to deal with their loss. Parental bereavement leave Since April 2020, employees have… Continue Reading…
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Yet more changes on the way for tipping
The Allocation of Tips Act 2023 came into force in October. The statutory obligations for employers are detailed in the Code of Practice on the fair and transparent allocation and distribution of tips. But now the government has added some non-statutory guidance. Tipping non-statutory guidance for employers: The Employment Rights Bill clarifies and firms up… Continue Reading…
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Are you thinking of replacing employees with tech?
Wimbledon has confirmed that it will replace its line judges with the electronic ‘hawk-eye’ system. Wimbledon said it was conscious of balancing tradition with innovation but, following extensive testing, the electronic ‘hawk-eye’ was simply more accurate than the old-fashioned ‘human eye’. Employers considering increased automation of processes should bear the following in mind: Further reading
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How to manage personal data breaches at work
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA) require employers to keep all sensitive personal data they manage safe. It’s vital for every employee to play their part in handling data appropriately. And it’s the job of employers and HR to have clear policies and procedures in place and respond effectively… Continue Reading…
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A cautionary sex-related harassment case
A recent Employment Appeal Tribunal reminds employers to take a broad-brush approach when considering whether conduct is related to a protected characteristic. Conduct which might not immediately appear to be related to a protected characteristic may still be so. Finn v British Bung Manufacturing Company In Finn v British Bung Manufacturing Company, an employee who… Continue Reading…
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The duty to prevent sexual harassment becomes law
In October 2024, the new pro-active duty to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace came into force. This means that, as employers, it’s your legal duty to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment in your workplace – and not just harassment by colleagues but also third party harassment too. What happens if you fail… Continue Reading…
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Employment Rights Bill – Top 8 significant changes
The Employment Rights Bill was published on 10 October 2024. It covers a wide-range of employment relations areas, some changes are significant, others less so. Here are 8 we think are important to you: New rights from Day One of employment 1. Right to claim ordinary unfair dismissal All employees will have the right to… Continue Reading…
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Hiring a ‘good fit’ for your team could be discriminatory
Allowing subjectivity to creep into recruiting decisions risks being challenged as discriminatory. Employers need to be able to demonstrate that hiring decisions have been made fairly, based on criteria applied to all applicants. James & Saine v London & Quadrant Housing Trust In the case of James & Saine v London & Quadrant Housing Trust… Continue Reading…
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Hunter Law takes a contemporary and practical approach to delivering the right results for corporate clients. All clients are different. There's no 'off the shelf' formulaic … Read More ...
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Parting company with an employer and a job is often a simple case of wanting to move on, and take the next step in your career. But sometimes it is more challenging.... If you … Read More ...
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The Team Jenna Hunter - Director Jenna Hunter, founder of Hunter Law began her legal career with law firm Kingsford Stacey Blackwell dealing with civil litigation. After … Read More ...
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