Three issues to consider while determining the fair reason for employee redundancy

Three issues to consider while determining the fair reason for employee redundancy

Given that it is done correctly and the employer follows the law, redundancy is regarded as potentially fair grounds for dismissal. The employee who was terminated may be able to file a claim stating that the termination was unfair and/or discriminatory if the redundancy is not genuine, the proper procedure is not followed, or the…

Managing workplace investigation and disciplinary procedures for employee dismissal 

Managing workplace investigation and disciplinary procedures for employee dismissal 

An organisation may start a disciplinary procedure that adheres to the ACAS rules when it accuses an employee of misbehaviour. Any official disciplinary hearing will provide the employee with the option of having a coworker or union representative present. Any charges of wrongdoing must be thoroughly investigated by the organisation, and the employee must be…

Recognizing the benefits of flexible work hours for productivity in the workplace and work-life balance

Recognizing the benefits of flexible work hours for productivity in the workplace and work-life balance

When the government first adopted emergency measures during the early stages of the Covid-19 outbreak, many workers learned to value the flexibility that remote working gave to their working lives. Some of them even demonstrated to their employers the viability of remote working. There has been a sea change in attitudes towards working practices as…

Who foots the bill for legal costs on a settlement agreement?

Who foots the bill for legal costs on a settlement agreement?

Why do I need legal advice? is a question you might be asking yourself if your company has recently offered you a settlement agreement. Likewise, “What are the legal costs on a settlement agreement??” must be another question. We suggest you get independent legal advice from employment law advisers to know more about the contract…

Will UK employers see an increase in the number of requests for a four-day working week?

Will UK employers see an increase in the number of requests for a four-day working week?

The six-month trial of a four-day workweek with full pay has concluded, and the results are overwhelmingly favorable: 56 of the 61 participating enterprises will maintain the arrangement for their employees, and 18 have permanently changed to a four-day workweek. Despite the fact that the trial was created around a four-day week in recognition of…

Can one turn conduct into harassment based on claimant perception?

Can one turn conduct into harassment based on claimant perception?

In this blog, we will discuss harassment claim and the equality act 2010 and if it is enough for a claimant’s perception be to turn conduct into harassment? A recap on Harassment In violation of a person’s dignity or to create an intimidating, hostile, demeaning, humiliating, or offensive environment for that person, harassment is defined…

What legal protections do workers who are accused of bullying at work and harassment or discrimination have?

What legal protections do workers who are accused of bullying at work and harassment or discrimination have?

Sadly, allegations of bullying at work are all too often. This year, there have been numerous media accounts of prominent people being accused of bullying, including the Duchess of Sussex and Priti Patel. Employers are required to provide for the health and safety of their workers in a reasonable manner. Common law, health and safety…

Ways HR leaders support employees through economic uncertainty 

Ways HR leaders support employees through economic uncertainty 

‘Once-in-a-generation’ events have occurred frequently over the past few years, with Brexit and a global pandemic as the two most notable examples. The current cost-of-living dilemma is currently affecting society. The rate of inflation is still rising quickly, driving up the price of everything at a rate that has not been witnessed in the past…

How HR investigations should be conducted for workplace investigation

How HR investigations should be conducted for workplace investigation

What is an HR investigation and when is it needed? Employees may occasionally make complaints against coworkers or supervisors may find an employee’s behaviour to be inappropriate; in these cases, the company must conduct an investigation as part of the process to address conduct concerns. An investigation, put simply, is a process of gathering information…

Workplace dismissal can be reasonable even if it is not gross misconduct 

Workplace dismissal can be reasonable even if it is not gross misconduct 

Workplace dismissal is a complex topic, and there are many different reasons why an employer may choose to dismiss an employee. While gross misconduct is often considered the most serious grounds for dismissal, it is important to note that an employee can be dismissed for reasons that do not amount to gross misconduct. In fact,…