What is whistleblowing?
A whistleblower is one who brings to light any sort of information or activities which relates to suspected wrongdoing or dangers at work. There are laws in place to protect people that effectively blow the whistle from retaliation by their employers if they make a protected disclosure. The Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998 outlines the circumstances as […]
Breach of Contract – Employer
A contract of employment is a legal agreement made between an employer and employee. A breach occurs when the employer or employee breaks a term of the contract such as an employer not paying wages or an employee not working their agreed hours. It is recommended that all employees have a written Contract of Employment […]
What are Employment Tribunal Claims?
Employment tribunals are tribunal public bodies in England, Wales and Scotland that have statutory jurisdiction to hear many types of disputes between employers and employees. The most common of these disputes relate to redundancy payments, unfair dismissal and employment discrimination. When a party makes a claim they will have to present to the Employment Tribunal […]
What does a Staff Handbook consist of
A staff handbook, sometimes referred to as an employee handbook or manual, is a document issued to employees outlining important information relating to the company procedures and policies. It is usually issued to employees at the start of employment and should be updated by the employer on a periodic basis as appropriate. It is also […]
Avoiding a claim for unfair dismissal
It is stated in the Employment Rights Act 1996 that there are potentially five fair reasons for dismissing an employee – redundancy, conduct, legality, capability or some other substantial reason. What constitutes ‘fair’? The word fair in this particular circumstance has been defined by a mix of codes of practice, law and case law. The […]
The budget 2016 – what does this mean for small businesses?
For the people who may have missed it George Osborne delivered his third budget in the last 12 months. This is a Budget that puts the next generation first and delivers security for working people, but still making the necessary steps in the government’s long-term economic plan. The 2016 budget reduces the deficit, achieves a […]
Absence in the workplace – Employer
It’s inevitable that people are going to be off sick from time to time at work. If you’re in a respected workplace, most employees will feel bad about letting their colleagues down. Staff absence can put your business in a tricky situation, particularly if you have no policies in place for dealing with it; also […]
Travel Disruption
Travel disruption, from time to time can affect an employee’s ability to get to work or even at all. In situations like public transport cancellations all the way to severe weather, employers and employees should consider how this could impact your workforce. Always plan ahead The best thing to do would be to put a […]
HR challenges during Christmas
December is here! It’s our favourite time of the year here at Lanshaws – who doesn’t love Christmas! However, during the Christmas period employers can face a minefield of HR challenges. How well prepared is your business for the festive season? We’ve set out our essential festive advice for employers… As a manager you should […]
Maternity, paternity and adoption – Everything you need to know as an employer?
This post will inform you all about the different information you need to know as an employer if someone you employ is planning to have a baby – whether they are an expecting mother or father or are planning to adopt. Understanding employees’ rights is vital if you are to uphold good working relationships and […]