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Am I legally liable for the behaviour of my employees at our Christmas party?

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It is important to realise that a work’s Christmas party is a work-related event and it should be treated as an extension of the workplace. So, you can be legally liable for the behaviour of members of staff whilst at a Christmas party. The best way...

What should be included in a settlement agreement for senior executives?

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A settlement agreement, or severance agreement, as they are sometimes known, is a legally binding contract which is usually used to bring an employment relationship to an end. It sets out in writing the agreed way the employer and employee will part ways. ...

Significant new employment laws are expected in 2024

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The King’s Speech on 17 th July 2024 outlined 39 bills that the new Labour government want to pass in the next parliamentary session. Included in these is a new Employment Rights Bill which will dramatically change the employment landscape for the...

Law on Flexible Working Requests changed in April

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Along with the usual uplifts to the minimum wage, statutory sickness pay and maternity pay, this April we also see changes to the way holiday pay can be calculated and paid for some workers, some changes to family rights, and perhaps most significantly,...

Changes to Holiday Pay

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Many employers of irregular-hours workers will welcome a new change to the way holiday entitlement can be calculated and paid. For holiday leave years that begin on or after 1 April 2024, employers can use a new method for calculating holiday...

How do I deal with an employee who is regularly absent?

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One of my employees is regularly absent for various different reasons. It’s never for very long – a day here, a day there – but he’s a key member of staff and it’s disrupting my business. It’s also annoying to other...