As if the last three years of changing legislation hasn’t quite been enough for HR professionals and business owners to keep up with, we are faced with more tinkering with employment law – why not?! All kidding aside, we know,...
It appears that there have been many changes to employment law over the past few years, but the most recent addition of the Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023 is not unexpected. While the legislation doesn’t come into effect until...
In the complex world of employment law, understanding the intricacies of redundancy procedures, unfair dismissal, and remote work policies is crucial for business owners. This case study delves into the UK Employment Tribunal case of Mr. M. Strydom v Bridge...
Bringing new staff members into your business requires more than just training them on their specific job tasks. It’s crucial to provide a comprehensive staff induction that aligns them with your business practices and way of working. In this blog...
Introduction In the complex world of employment law, understanding the intricacies of redundancy procedures, unfair dismissal, and remote work policies is crucial for business owners. This case study delves into the UK Employment Tribunal case of Mr. M. Strydom v...
As a small business owner, hiring your first employee can be both exciting and daunting. You may be feeling overwhelmed with the HR tasks that come with the territory. However, with the right resources and guidance, you can make the...
As a small business owner, it’s important to understand your obligations when it comes to redundancy. Whether you’re facing financial difficulties or restructuring your business, it’s important to ensure you’re complying with the law. In this post, we’ll take a...
Discrimination against employees with disabilities is unlawful under the Equality Act 2010. A recent case, McQueen v General Optical Council, highlights the importance for small business owners to understand the link between an employee’s disability and their behavior, and how...
The National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage, as well as other statutory payments, have risen with effect from 1st April 2023. Increases to statutory payments will need to be factored into financial plans for the coming tax year, and...
The King’s Coronation will be celebrated with an extra bank holiday on 8th May 2023. If you’re a small business and want to know how the extra day off will affect your company and holiday requests – don’t worry, team...