In the UK job market, zero-hours contracts are becoming a hot topic of conversation. These contracts are controversial because of their inherent employment insecurity and potential for abuse, even though they theoretically give flexibility to both employers and employees. Without a minimum number of working hours guaranteed, zero-hours contracts leave workers unsure of their income…
This blog will help you in managing discipline and grievances and help you decide what action to take. 1. Take into account pertinent laws The following considerations are advised when an employee raises a grievance: 2. Is the path formal or informal? Take into account the best course of action to solve employee grievance before…
What can you do if one of your employees tape recordings a meeting or disciplinary without asking or alerting you first? Employers are frequently questioned if an employee may record meetings or hearings due to the proliferation of technological tools that make audio recording simple and accessible. In other situations, workers might decide to record…
The future Employment Protections Bill will include “day one” unfair dismissal protections, according to a fresh proposal just presented by the government. Under Labour’s commitment, “day one rights for all workers” would be implemented, doing away with the current requirement that the majority of employees work for two years before being eligible for protection against…
One in two LGBT+ employees report experiencing startlingly high levels of bullying and harassment at work, including physical aggression, threats, and intimidation, according to a recent study by the Trade Union Congress (TUC). 18 to 24-year-olds are more likely to face prejudice than other age groups, with nearly three out of ten LGBT+ individuals choosing…