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Does Car allowance continue during maternity leave?

22 March 2021 | Jatinder Tara

Whilst an employee is on maternity leave, she is entitled to the benefits of her terms and conditions of employment (section 71 Employment Rights Act 1996) other than remuneration (section 71(5) Employment Rights Act 1996).

Bullying in the workplace

18 March 2021 | Eleanor Greenwell

A number of high profile cases have highlighted the escalating price to settle out of court because of bullying in the workplace.

Moving a pregnant employee to another role

16 March 2021 | Jatinder Tara

Pregnant employees have certain protected rights namely paid time off for antenatal care, maternity leave, maternity pay or maternity allowance and protection against unfair treatment, discrimination, or dismissal.

Employees refusing to follow Government guidance on Covid

15 March 2021 | Raj Laxman

The Governments of the United Kingdom since the start of the Covid Crisis have issued complex and often demanding restriction on the population of the UK.

How to engage with staff working remotely?

09 March 2021 | Shabir Karatella

The COVID pandemic continues and during the lockdown a substantial number of employees continue to work from home. Whilst this may have business advantages, the emotional needs of employees can be overlooked.

Can paranoid delusions be considered a disability?

08 March 2021 | Eleanor Greenwell

In 2013 Mr Sullivan suffered from paranoid delusions. He claimed that he was stalked by a Russian gang which affected his time keeping and attendance at work.

Budget 2021 - Whats Changing?

04 March 2021 | Hema Mistry

The March 2021 budget is aimed at protecting jobs and the livelihoods of the British people. The chancellor, Rishi Sunak, outlined many initiatives to kick start the economy, to offer support to the unemployed, self-employed, companies and industries who continue to be impacted by the coronavirus p…

Immigration and social security coordination (EU withdrawal) Act 2020

01 March 2021 | Shabir Karatella

The Act received its royal assent on 11th November 2020. Its primary aim is to end the free movement of EU nationals in the UK at the end of the transition period. The Act also recognises the immigration status of Irish citizens in the UK.

The importance of equal opportunities training

26 February 2021 | Raj Laxman

The case of Allay (UK) Limited v S Gehlen empathises the vital importance of updated equal opportunities training in the event the employer elects to rely on the defence of all reasonable steps under s 109 (4) of the Equality Act 2010.

Managing employees annual leave entitlement

25 February 2021 | Raj Laxman

Holidays are a joy to anticipate and many employees plan on taking timeout of the stressful work environment to rest and enjoy time abroad in the sun or rest at home.

Modern Slavery in the UK

23 February 2021 | Eleanor Greenwell

Modern slavery is not something new. It has been around for many years and still exists in today’s society behind closed doors.

Recovering training costs

18 February 2021 | Eleanor Greenwell

Training costs are an immense cost to any organisations. Investing in staff in the long term maybe beneficial for the company but what happens when staff are fully/part trained and are considering leaving the business?

Kickstart scheme – a positive reminder to employers

12 February 2021 | Eleanor Greenwell

The Kickstart scheme was introduced by Rishi Sunak, the Chancellor, in Summer 2020. With an investment of £2 billion pounds, it is a positive approach to assist thousands of long term unemployed young people back into work. The scheme is expected to last until next year 2022.