Absence in the workplace
The winter months can prove particularly difficult for both employers and employees when there can be an increase in absence as a result of ill health. What should an employee do if they cannot attend for work? A contract of employment or ill health policy should outline what action should be taken when an employee […]
What is the difference between unfair dismissal and constructive unfair dismissal?
The distinction between a constructive unfair dismissal and unfair dismissal claim can sometimes be difficult to comprehend. What is an unfair dismissal claim? An unfair dismissal claim can arise when an employer has failed to terminate the employment relationship correctly. It is important that a fair and reasonable process is adopted. There are potential reasons […]
The effect of the economic crisis in the workplace
Reports indicate that a recession is looming as the United Kingdom economy begins to shrink. How might this affect businesses? As costs increase across the board, many employers are likely to be adversely affected by the rapidly escalating increase of operational costs. This does not solely relate to the retail sector where sales might be […]
Public holiday announced for the state funeral of the Queen
The state funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will take place on Monday 19th September 2022. It has been declared to be a national bank holiday which will mark the last day of the period of national mourning. It has also been said that this will allow individuals and organisations to pay their respects […]
Long Covid upheld as a disability
An employment tribunal has recently upheld that an employee having symptoms associated with “long covid” or otherwise referred to as “post viral fatigue 10 syndrome” satisfied the criteria of a legal disability for the purposes of the Equality Act 2010. What were the symptoms reported? In this particular case, the employee first contracted covid-19 with […]
Help I am being fired by my employer!
Are you being subject to a disciplinary process and being fired by your employer? This can be an extremely distressing time for an employee, regardless of whether the outcome is dismissal. Whatever the disciplinary action, it is important that an employer adheres to a reasonable procedure. What happens when an employee is subject to an […]
Platinum Jubilee 2022
This year marks the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and the Government has introduced an additional bank holiday to celebrate the occasion. When is the additional bank holiday? The spring bank holiday would usually fall at the end of May, however, this has been moved to 2nd June with an extra bank holiday on 3rd June 2022, […]
Mental Health Awareness Week
Mental Health Awareness Week will take place between 9th to 15th May 2022 with the official theme of “loneliness”. According to Mind, at least 1 in 6 workers experience mental health problems such as anxiety, low mood and depression. How is this relevant in the workplace? Problems associated with mental health can arise for a […]
Stress Awareness Month
Many employees have experienced some form of stress, anxiety or depressive disorder as a result of their workplace situation. What is Stress Awareness Month? Stress Awareness Month has been held every April since 1992 in order to raise awareness of both the causes and cures for what is considered to be a modern stress epidemic. […]
Limit increases for employment tribunal awards
There are limits which are applied to certain awards which are made by the Employment Tribunals. What are the key changes? The key change is the increase in the amount of the compensatory award for an unfair dismissal claim which rises from £89,493 to £93,878. The maximum amount of “a week’s pay” for the purpose […]