The End of the Pipeline for British Gas – holiday pay and commission Lock v British Gas
Workers who earn commission should now not miss out when they take annual leave.
Headscarf Ban Wasn’t Direct Discrimination
Do you remember the case of Samira Achbita? She was the Muslim employee of G4S, dismissed after insisting on wearing a headscarf to work.
Long-Term Absence Dismissal
Ms O’Brien was a teacher at the Academy. She took a short period of time off work after having been assaulted by a pupil.
Status – a Helping Hand
A new tool launched by HMRC aims to help employers and individuals alike establish whether someone is, for tax purposes, employed or self-employed.
World Health Day 2017
Recent statistics show that in the UK, one in four people are likely to experience a mental health issue at some point in their lifetime, with one in six people at any one time experiencing mental health issues. Add to this that mental ill-health costs employers an estimated £26 billion a year, an average £1,000 per employee per year, and you realise the importance of this issue.
Why employee engagement is so important for your business
Engagement levels are suffering, with research revealing that only a third of employees are highly engaged at work. One of the most effective things you can do as a business is look after your staff, as they’ll then look after everything else.
Success in safety – Are you sure you’re compliant with the law?
We all know that having your own business comes with a tonne of responsibility.
Tribunal Decisions Visible to All
It has never been particularly easy to get hold of employment tribunal judgments.
All Set for April’s Rates Rises?
All Set for April’s Rates Rises? As usual, certain rates are set to increase next month.
Reduced Workload Was a Reasonable Adjustment
Reduced Workload Was a Reasonable Adjustment , An employer must make reasonable adjustments to support a disabled employee who is at a substantial disadvantage at work.