The outbreak of Coronavirus in the UK, and the government enforced lockdown resulted in many organisations making quick decisions, hoping to ensure the long term future of their business. . It is likely that a number of business owners will have reacted in haste to the shut down and potentially breached their employment contracts with…
The outbreak of COVID-19, also known as coronavirus, has caused ripples across every industry. Uncertainty, lack of demand and enforced closures are forcing businesses to change the way they operate and a lot of difficult decisions are being made. If you are an employer that needs to make redundancies as a result of coronavirus, it…
On Friday 27th March, the government announced another regulatory change to support businesses and their employees during the COVID-19 pandemic. Workers unable to take their full annual leave entitlement as a result of COVID-19 will be able carry it over in to the next two leave years. The majority of full-time employees are entitled to 28…
There has been much discussion about the Government’s support for businesses through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. This article will look at the support on offer, and the difference between ‘furlough leave’, ‘lay offs’ and redundancy.
Flybe – redundancy claims As the news has broken overnight about the collapse of airline Flybe, its 2000 employees are now facing redundancy. The redundancy process is often a difficult time for the individual facing redundancy, but when its a mass redundancy due to the collapse of a company it can be particularly hard to…
Approximately 200 jobs have been put at risk as regional contractor Bardsley Group Ltd, Bardsley Construction Ltd and Bardsley Construction Holdings Ltd enters administration today. Get in touch to find out how Linder Myers can help
As the UK braces itself for scorching temperatures across the country, it is important for all businesses and their employees to know the correct health and safety procedures when working in hot weather/environments.
As the UK braces itself for scorching temperatures across the country, it is important for all businesses and their employees to know the correct health and safety procedures when working in hot weather/environments.
As the UK braces itself for scorching temperatures across the country, it is important for all businesses and their employees to know the correct health and safety procedures when working in hot weather/environments.
Employers often choose to include restrictions within employment contracts. Workers who sign up to the restrictive covenants are agreeing not to do certain things once their employment is over. These restrictions work to protect employers by preventing their previous employees from using the knowledge and information gained at the workplace for the benefit of their new jobs.
This guide provides useful advice to help your business manage the employee disciplinary process, and reduce the risk of unfair dismissal claims
Following the Government’s recent proposals that it will be creating three million apprenticeships by 2020, a growing number of businesses are embracing the benefits of apprentices but what are your legal obligations as an employer?
Employment Law facts and figures 2014 – includes information on Employment Tribunal limits and awards, employee entitlements and income tax limits.
This short guide provides some useful advice to help your school or college avoid employment tribunal claims. And how to minimise the damage should the worst happen.
Consolidation is a hot topic as businesses strive for growth and competitive edge. Employers should ensure however, that they stay on the right side of TUPE Regulations which govern how employees are transferred to avoid the risk of a tribunal being brought against them.
This short guide provides some useful advice to help your school or college avoid employment tribunal claims. And how to minimise the damage should the worst happen.
Settlement agreements (formerly called compromise agreements) are frequently being used in redundancy and dismissal procedures in order to help both the employer and employee make a clean break.
Women make up nearly half of the UK workforce and more than 80% will become mothers. Employers should have an up-to-date understanding of maternity rights including Statutory Maternity Pay and Maternity Allowance to allow for the fair, legal treatment of the parent-to-be.
Employers must follow a fair and objective redundancy procedure when making staff redundant, providing those selected for contract termination with a correct redundancy notice period.
Employment law solicitors Linder Myers look at employer risks and responsibilities, helping you organise an office Christmas party free from legal issues.
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