Shift Allowance: Guide for UK Employers
Employees have a number of well-established rights around pay in the UK, from being paid a minimum wage to not having unlawful deductions made from their wages. However, when it comes to shift allowances, employers are not always as confident about what they can and cannot pay an employee, and whether the employee is automatically […]
Recruitment Discrimination: UK Laws & Prevention
To avoid allegations of unlawful discrimination in recruitment, employers should not select candidates for any reason other than their qualifications and experience, unless certain limited exceptions apply. In this guide, we explain the discrimination rules for anyone responsible for recruiting, interviewing and selecting job candidates, including advice on preventing discrimination claims and when discrimination may […]
Demoted at Work: Know Your Rights and Next Steps
Demotion is where an employee is reassigned by their employer to a role within the organisation that carries lesser responsibility, status or remuneration than their current role. There are certain circumstances in which employees can be demoted lawfully by their employer, but employees remain protected by many employment rights. The following guide looks at when […]