Sun, 11 December 2016
Employee Rights: Some Additional ConsiderationsThis is a mini series focusing on family rights at work and the considerations which apply with regards to employees who are parents/will be parents. In this third episode in the series I round off with some final information employers will need to know with regards to employees who take maternity or adoption leave. |
Mon, 28 November 2016
Employee Rights to Maternity Leave & Pay and Adoption Leave & PayThis is a mini series focusing on family rights at work and the considerations which apply with regards to employees who are parents/will be parents. In this second episode in the series I bring you details about maternity leave and maternity pay and adoption leave and adoption pay. The rights in terms of maternity and adoption are very similar. |
Mon, 14 November 2016
Employers Obligations: Pregnancy NotificationIn this weeks' episode I bring you the first episode in a mini series focusing on family rights at work and the considerations which apply with regards to employees who are parents/will be parents. |
Mon, 31 October 2016
The Employment Tribunal decision on the status of Uber driversIn this weeks' episode I follow up from Episode 61 when I brought you the details of a claim being considered in the London Central Employment Tribunal. The Judgement has been published and the outcome is that the Uber drivers in this case have been classified as workers. |
Mon, 17 October 2016
The Latest Update on the Holiday Pay Case of Lock v British GasIn this weeks' episode I bring you the details of the latest installment in the long running case regarding payment of commission whilst on holiday and the interpretation of the working time regulations to decide how much pay an employee should receive when on holiday. |
Mon, 3 October 2016
Does the Early Conciliation process apply to claims that happen after the certificate is issued?In this weeks' episode I bring you the details of a case which has recently been decided by the Employment Appeal Tribunal regarding the Early Conciliation process which is mandatory in the majority of employment tribunal cases. In this case Mrs Morgan fulfilled the requirements of Early Conciliation and then resigned. Her employer, Compass Group, argued that she could not rely on the earlier conciliation certificate when making a claim for constructive unfair dismissal. |
Mon, 19 September 2016
Be pro-active & improve productivity of your staffIn this weeks' episode I bring you five tips to increase the productivity of your staff. It is not just about paying more there are other easy ways to get staff working harder for you. |
Mon, 5 September 2016
In this weeks' episode I bring you the details of a case which has recently been decided by the Employment Appeal Tribunal regarding the requirement to make a reasonable adjustment for an employee who is disabled and who took a different job role, as a reasonable adjustment, which would normally have 10% less pay. Case name G4S Cash Solutions (UK) Limited v Powell |
Mon, 8 August 2016
The Employment Tribunal hears a case by Uber drivers claiming to be employeesIn this weeks' episode I bring you the details of a case that has just been heard by the Central London Employment Tribunal involving Uber drivers and their claim to be employees. If they are successful it will mean they and thousands of other drivers will be entitled to a number of employment benefits. It could also have wider implications for businesses who utilise staff services in a similar way. The Employment Tribunal have not issued their judgement yet and I will report on this again when the outcome is known. |
Mon, 25 July 2016
6 simple steps to a happier & more productive workforceIn this weeks' episode I follow on from the tips and hints provided by my two previous guests Tony Brown and Steve Thomson and give you my six tips, which are super easy to implement, which will make a change to the happiness, productivity and engagement of your staff. How to get happier staff quickly! |