It is the duty of all employers to treat their staff equally and fairly, and not to discriminate against protected employee characteristics in any way...
Asthma is a disorder of the respiratory system. It occurs when exposure to a substance creates an allergic response in the human body. Substances know...
The statutory entitlement to annual leave is for 5.6 of the worker’s normal working weeks (see Annual Leave). This is the equivalent of 28 days per y...
The internet can be an excellent resource if used appropriately, in the right circumstances and with the right checks and balances. Internet trends su...
Bonuses are either guaranteed under contract, discretionary or some combination of the two. The details of any bonus schemes should be specified in th...
The Bribery Act came into force on 1st July 2011 and covers the criminal law relating to bribery. Bribery is the offering or accepting of any gift, lo...
Bullying at work is more commonplace than many realise. It occurs when someone tries to intimidate another worker, often but not always in front of co...
Sometimes as a business owner, the commercial realities of a situation can be so pressing or self-evident that following the full employment law proce...
As an employer it is important to ensure that there is a consistent approach to the management of capability at work. The main aim with regard to capa...
On commencement of employment, an employee begins to build up or accrue holiday entitlement. An employee is entitled to a minimum of 5.6 week’s leave....
There may be times when it becomes essential for an employer to change the terms and conditions of an employee’s employment contract, or to change col...
Legislation governs and restricts the employment of children and young people. A child under the minimum school leaving age must not be employed in an...
When a same-sex couple register a civil partnership, they become entitled to many of the same rights as married couples. The Equality Act of 2010 prot...
The claiming of expenses is not only a tricky issue for our Members of Parliament. As an employer, it is vital you have a clear expenses policy in pla...
Some time clocks require that employees punch the time clock with a time card, some involve swiping with a swipe card and some more sophisticated tech...
Codes of practice are written guidelines issued by a company to help its employees understand, follow and comply with its standards and expectations. ...
For information about our Employee Handbook advice service, please visit the appropriate page. The company handbook, sometimes known as employee ma...
Compensation is awarded to recompense an employee for lost earnings in the event of having been unfairly dismissed by a company. The compensatory awar...
The term ‘competent person’ is used throughout health and safety legislation. In some cases plant and equipment must be tested or examined or inspecte...
A form of stored energy, compressed air can be used with perfect safety; but if compressed air systems and tools are not properly maintained or misuse...
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