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Discrimination is treating someone unfairly because of who they are. The Act also protects you if people in your life, e.g. family members, have a protected characteristic and you’re treated unfairly because of their protected … Read more

All employees are entitled to at least 5.6 weeks of paid holidays per year of their employment under the Working Time Regulations 1998.  This means that all full time employees are entitled to take 5.6 … Read more

In early this year, the UK government launched a consultation on increasing employment protection for pregnant women and new mothers & fathers.  A significant number of people still find themselves facing problems at work, which … Read more

Employment law can be very complex and subject to rapid change.  However, there are a number of basic requirements that all employees and employers should always be aware of. Written contract Even although you may … Read more

Since the inception of the national minimum wage (NMW), the NMW has risen considerably from the original rate of £3.60 per hour.  Since 2015, there also has been the introduction of the national living wage … Read more

All employers have a duty of care owed to their employees and are responsible for their safety at work.  Dealing with stress can be a significant factor in an employee’s safety and wellbeing at work. … Read more

What are my Rights as an Employee under GDPR? Under GDPR, employees (as data subjects) have greater rights. These rights include but are not limited to the right to be forgotten; right to access; right … Read more

A redundancy situation occurs where: A company closes/relocates, or an employer decides to shut down its business; A specific workplace closes/relocates, or an employer decides to close a specific workplace, such as one of its … Read more

In 2018, ‘harassment’ is a word on everyone’s minds, yet its definition fluctuates due to overuse and incorrect usage. To clarify, here are the basics facts that employers and employees need to know about harassment … Read more