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Case Study - Introducing New Terms And Conditions
A company is growing fast and needs to introduce new terms and conditions for the employees
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Conducting A Health And Safety Audit
Employers' health and safety obligations and tips on carrying out a health and safety audit
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Constructive Dismissal
This dismissal is defined by the Employment Rights Act 1996, where it confirms that an employee may terminate the contract either with or without notice by reason of the employer's conduct.
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Directors' Contracts Of Employment
The recruitment and termination of a director needs to be very carefully handled for both private and public Companies.
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Employed or Self Employed?
Employed or Self Empoyed, employers seems to get caught out when trying to determine if an employee is employed or self employed.
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Employees or Workers? The advantages & disadvantages of each.
This article looks at the differences between hiring staff on a 'Contract for Services' and a 'Contract of Employment'.
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Employment Contracts
A contract of employment exists once the employer and employee have agreed terms, e.g. once an unconditional offer has been accepted.
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Equal Opportunities Policy
There is no statutory requirement for employers to have an Equal Opportunities Policy, however, any organisation should consider having one as a matter of good practice and to help avoid a discrimination claim being made against the organisation
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Fixed-Term Employees Regulations
Fixed Term Employees have certain rights following the introduction of the Fixed Term Employees Regulations in October 2002.
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Glossary Of HR Terms
A description of terms used in the HR arena.
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Holidays
The Working Time Regulations 1998 established the basis for paid annual leave and the amount of entitlement was increased by the Working Time (Amendment) Regulations 2007 which came into effect on 1st October 2007.These Regulations increased the holiday entitlement, originally to to 4.8 weeks, with effect from that date and have since increased them to 5.6 weeks. Read on for more information.
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Key Facts For New Employers
Key facts and information every new employer needs to be aware of, from recruitment to dismissal and everything in between.
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Overview of Contracts of Employment
The following quick facts cover forming a contract, varying a contract and terminating a contract.
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Restrictive Covenants
It is not uncommon to find in an employment contract a number of clauses restricting the employee's ability to work elsewhere following their departure from the company.
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Right To Accompaniment
Since 2000 workers have had the statutory right to be accompanied at a disciplinary or grievance hearing. This right to representation was implemented under the Employment Relations Act 1999.
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Summary Dismissal
Summary dismissal may occur when an employee acts in such a way that their actions will constitute a serious breach of the contract.
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Sunday Working
People who work on Sundays are provided protection under the Employment Rights Act 1996. This includes the right to not be treated less favourably for opting out of Sunday working.
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Types Of Employment Contract
A description of the various types of employment contracts that can be used in the workforce.
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Volunteers
Volunteer workers - what an employer should be aware of and useful information for consideration.
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Written Statement Of Conditions Of Employment
The Employment Rights Act 1996 states that all employees must be issued with a written statement of their main terms and conditions of employment within the first eight weeks of employment. What content should be included?
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Wrongful Dismissal
A complaint of wrongful dismissal is very different to that of unfair dismissal which is based on statute. Wrongful dismissal arises from contract law which is based on the common law.
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