Falsifying Documents at Work
Falsifying documents refers to the act of altering, fabricating, or misrepresenting information in official or work-related records. Such actions may include forging signatures, backdating documents or creating entirely fake documents. In the workplace, falsified documents can range from falsified expense claims and timesheets to tampered employment records or fraudulent certifications. For UK employers, falsified documents […]
Employing Young Workers
Employing young workers can bring many benefits to a business, allowing you to meet staffing needs, build your employer brand and develop a talent pipeline, since home-grown talent can be a cost-effective way of filling any future skills gaps. However, employers of younger workers have to ensure they are complying with the law and that […]
Employer Vicarious Liability Rules in the UK
By law, employers can be held vicariously liable for certain acts of their employees. This means that even where the employer itself has technically done no wrong, it can still be found responsible for employees’ actions and required to financially compensate the victim of the wrongdoing. The rationale behind the rules of employer vicarious liability […]
Variation Clause: Guide for UK Employers
A variation clause in an employment contract allows an employer to make changes to the terms and conditions of employment without requiring further consent from the employee. These clauses are commonly included to provide flexibility, enabling employers to adapt to business needs, such as changes in working hours, job roles, or workplace policies. While variation […]
Employment Tribunal Rules & Procedures
If a workplace dispute cannot be resolved on mutually agreeable terms with an existing or former employee, you may find yourself defending a claim in the employment tribunal. This could be, for example, a claim for unlawful deduction of wages, unfair dismissal or unlawful discrimination. As an employer, by understanding the employment tribunal rules and […]
Types of Pay Structure: Essential Guide
A pay structure is a framework that outlines how employees are compensated within an organisation. It provides a systematic approach to setting salaries, ensuring consistency, fairness, and alignment with business objectives. There are various different types of pay structure that can be implemented within an organisation, although the most suitable structure will depend on a […]
Person Specification: Guide for Employers
Each stage of your recruitment process should be designed to help you find the ideal candidate for the role and your organisation. One of the first things an employer should do when recruiting is to write a person specification. A person specification is a document that outlines the essential and desirable attributes required for a […]
Grievance at Work Guide for Employers
There are various ways that a grievance at work can be dealt with, depending on the nature and severity of the issues being raised. In some cases, a relatively minor matter may be dealt with informally but, if not effectively resolved, this may need to be dealt with by way of a formal grievance procedure. […]
Redundancy Bumping Rules for Employers
Redundancy is a difficult process, requiring the employer to balance the needs of the business with handling the procedure lawfully and sensitively. Before embarking on a redundancy process, the employer is required to consider alternative options, which may include redundancy bumping. Redundancy bumping is when an employee at risk of redundancy is offered an alternative […]
Monitoring Employees: Guide for UK Employers
Monitoring employees can be an effective way for employers to safeguard their staff from unsafe working practices or the threat of crime. Monitoring can also be used to ensure that staff are conducting themselves in accordance with workplace rules and, in limited cases, to prove misconduct in the context of disciplinary action. The use of […]