Workplace Wellbeing
Focuses on strategies for rest, recovery, work-life balance, and creating safe, positive working environments.
Holiday Pay for Furloughed Workers Clarified
The government has recently issued guidance on furloughed workers’ holiday entitlement and holiday pay during the coronavirus pandemic, a topic employers have long been seeking clarification on. We...
Refusing to Return to Work Due to Covid-19
As many employees are being instructed to return to work today, some are likely to object on health grounds. What happens if there is a stand-off? Can an employer force an employee back? If an empl...
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- Suspension
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RIDDOR Reporting of COVID-19
The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013
You must only make a report under RIDDOR (The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2...
Statutory Sick Pay Could Stymie Covid-19 Response
Low Pay Leaves Health Workers Facing an Impossible Choice
As the number of Covid-19 cases in the UK rose to 40 over the weekend, the GMB union has highlighted the risk—particularly in healthcare...
The 10 Employment Myths of Christmas
The festive season brings cheer and celebration, but it can also present real HR challenges. Below we debunk the most common misconceptions surrounding Christmas in the workplace to help you manage...
Secret Recordings: Can They Be Gross Misconduct?
With the technology available on mobile phones, it is now relatively easy for employees to secretly record workplace meetings. Under UK law, any recording of parts of a meeting during which the emp...
Suspending an Employee Pending Investigation
Suspension is a serious step and should only be taken when absolutely necessary. Employers must follow a clear disciplinary policy and ensure all contractual rights continue during the period of su...
Employee Refusing to Work Is Unlawful
Yes, where the employee’s refusal is (at least in part) influenced by a requirement to work without rest breaks.
What Does the Law Say?
Workers are protected against detriment and dismissal if the...
Voluntary Overtime and Holiday Pay
The Court of Appeal has upheld the Employment Appeal Tribunal’s decision that the voluntary overtime payments which constitute normal pay must be included in statutory holiday pay. This judgment co...
Employers Must Record Working Time
by Rachael Brenchley, Boyes Turner LLP
With unerring timing the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has linked mental health, working time and Brexit all into one judgment during Mental H...
