Retirement Procedure for Employers UK
At a time when people are living longer, and with cost of living pressures pushing more to work beyond pensionable retirement age, employers may be looking for ways to facilitate a fuller working life for their employees, both before any decision has been made to retire, and in the run up to retirement where the […]
Mediation at Work: Guide for Employers
Workplace conflict is inevitable in most organisations, and how it is managed will directly influence the outcome – either facilitating resolution in a positive working environment or escalating into wider issues, such as a resignation and a potential tribunal claim. Where a conflict is disrupting the workplace environment and negatively impacting morale, performance and relationships, […]
Employee Shareholder Status: Complete UK Guide
An individual’s employment status will help to determine their rights within the workplace, as well as your responsibilities towards them as their employer. Those with employee shareholder status have received shares in their employer’s company in exchange for giving up certain statutory employment rights. For employers, this type of employment status can be an effective […]
Good Work Plan: Essential Guide for Employers
The UK Good Work Plan was introduced as a response to the Taylor Review of Modern Working Practices, aiming to improve working conditions and clarify employment rights. It represented a significant reform in UK employment law, affecting both employers and employees across various sectors. The following guide looks at the three main strands of the […]
Same Job Different Pay: Is it Illegal in the UK?
In the UK, equal pay laws are designed to ensure that employees performing the same or similar work receive the same pay, regardless of their gender or other protected characteristics. Under the Equality Act 2010, it is generally illegal to pay employees differently for the same job if the disparity is based on gender, race, […]
When Does Regular Overtime Become Contractual?
The question ‘When does regular overtime become contractual?’ is one that commonly arises within a number of different employment contexts, from whether an employer has the right to insist on an employee working additional hours to when the employee has the right to be paid extra for this. It can also arise when calculating an […]
Garden Leave: Guide for UK Employers
Garden leave is used by employers as a protective measure to ensure that key employees exiting a business have a minimal impact on its reputation and ongoing success. That said, the use of garden leave does not come without cost and certain risks for the employer. In the following article, we examine the pros and […]