The school playground is notorious for bullying. But if you think that stops when you leave school and go to work, you’d be sadly mistaken. Bullying in the workplace is a common occurrence for thousands of UK employees, who are subjected to daily harassment and undue pressure from both bosses and work colleagues. So when…
Anything that minimises sexual harassment in the workplace (or ideally gets rid of it entirely) has to be welcomed. So at first glance, it’s good news that the government has finally responded to the consultation on sexual harassment in the workplace that ran from July to October 2019. The response, while not exactly swift, has…
The long-term effects of covid-19 will be felt for years to come. The pandemic has changed so much about our everyday lives, from how we work to how we interact with one another. For those who have suffered from covid-19 infections, many are still feeling the effects daily due to what is known as ‘long…
SCC Design Build – redundancy claims The employment team at Linder Myers has been made aware that the ex-employees of Stockport-based SCC Design Build Ltd have been made redundant without consultation. Those staff may be entitled to claim for a protective award. Facing redundancy due to administration The redundancy process is often a difficult time…
Fazenda – redundancy claims The sale of City District Limited has saved more than 240 jobs. However, Birmingham’s Fazenda and Picanha by Fazenda in Chester have not been included in this deal, which means 69 members of staff now facing redundancy. Those staff may be entitled to claim for a protective award. Facing redundancy due…
Total Glass – redundancy claims Over 100 Total Glass employees are facing redundancy due to the collapse of the Knowsley-based company. Facing redundancy due to administration 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…
Bredbury Hall – redundancy claims We’re very saddened to hear of the mass redundancy at Bredbury Hall in Stockport, following its parent company, Newco Ventures Limited, falling into administration. The business had been forced to closed its doors following the restrictions placed on the hospitality industry back in March due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic,…
Cartwright – redundancy claims Hundreds of people are expected to be made redundant after manufacturing giant Cartwright enters administration. The Cartwright Group has cited financial difficulties due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic as the reason for the collapse. Facing redundancy due to the Cartwright collapse The redundancy process is often a difficult time for the…
Most people will have experienced a significant change to both their work and personal life as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. While some normality seems to be resuming, it is clear from the local lockdown measures and additions to the ‘travel quarantine list’ that regular changes to regulations are to be expected for quite…
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
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