Managing sickness absence can be difficult, but when an employee not engaging when off sick and refuses to respond to calls, ignores correspondence and fails to provide updates, the situation becomes more difficult. Employers must balance their duty of care with their...
The right to switch off is a growing issue for UK employers, particularly as remote and hybrid working become the norm. Employees often feel pressure to respond to messages and emails outside contracted hours and this can lead to stress and burnout. it also is...
The employment tribunal process can be daunting for employers. Whether the claim is about unfair dismissal, discrimination, redundancy or unpaid wages, responding correctly is essential to protect your business. Even when you believe you have acted fairly, tribunals...
How to dismiss an employee fairly is sometimes unavoidable and the law requires that employers follow a proper process and act reasonably. Failing to do so can result in tribunal claims for discrimination or unfair or wrongful dismissal. You can protect your business...
Understanding maternity rights is a key responsibility for UK employers. From statutory leave and pay, to protection against discrimination, employers who manage maternity issues correctly will avoid disputes and improve retention. Those who fail to act fairly can...
Disciplining employee with mental health issues is a sensitive challenge for UK employers. On the one hand, standards of conduct and performance must be maintained in your workplace but on the other, you are legally required to treat mental health as seriously as...
Managing cases of gross misconduct at work can lead to summary dismissal and if handled badly can result in reputational risk and tribunal claims. Understanding what amounts to gross misconduct, how to investigate fairly and how to follow a lawful process is essential...
Employers sometimes find themselves facing employment tribunal claims when disputes escalate. Faced with this accessing specialist support from employment tribunal solicitors for employers can make all the difference. Tribunals are time-consuming and stressful, but...
Every employer should have clear and fair disciplinary procedures in place. This is to ensure that misconduct, poor performance and breaches of company rules are dealt with consistently. Without a clear policy, disciplinary action may appear arbitrary and this may...
Making staff redundant may be necessary due to financial pressures or restructuring. UK law requires employers to follow a fair procedure and pay the correct redundancy payments. If this is not done employers risk unfair dismissal claims and damage to reputation....
