by Natalie | Aug 24, 2023 | Privacy, WhatsApp
Your average employee and their manager are merrily commenting to each other and their colleagues using apps such as ‘WhatsApp’, because such applications are an easy way to communicate, saving time compared to picking up the phone to each other, interrupting each...
by Natalie | Aug 2, 2023 | flexible working act
Our latest video is available to view on the Refreshing Law YouTube channel – please click here to watch Anna discussing the new Flexible Working Act (which comes into force in July 2024). This video focuses on the processes that need to be followed under the...
by Natalie | Jul 13, 2023 | alternative dispute resolution
The President of the Employment Tribunals in the UK, Barry Clarke, has issued Presidential Guidance on 7 July 2023 about Alternative Dispute Resolution. The Guidance acknowledges that the whole Employment Tribunal process has a cost, whether that is for society in...
by Natalie | Jul 12, 2023 | client feedback
“Anna dealt with my case very professionally, providing clear and straightforward advice and helped ensure I got the best outcome possible.” July 2023
by Natalie | Jun 21, 2023 | employee sponsorship, immigration
More and more organisations are sponsoring employees from an immigration perspective, which means those that are working in HR are having to be more familiar with the duties that they have to report to the Home Office in respect of the staff. This means that the issue...
by Natalie | May 24, 2023 | Offers vs Contracts
Our latest video is available to view on the Refreshing Law YouTube channel – please click here to watch Anna discussing a case she read about recently which relates to an issue that she does see cropping up from time to time around what has been offered at...
by Natalie | May 24, 2023 | pay in lieu of notice
The most common query I ever have to deal with relates to holiday calculation and notice/payment in lieu of notice. I’ll set out an example to illustrate: Today is 15 May 2023. An employee gives their notice of 1 month today, so their employment would end on 15 June...
by Natalie | May 15, 2023 | trauma
All businesses have a duty of care to their employees and safeguarding their mental health is a fundamental part of this. April is National Stress Awareness Month and a time to reflect on the negative impact of stress in the workplace. We all know that stress is one...
by Natalie | Apr 26, 2023 | disciplinary investigation
Anyone who takes on the role of investigating officer, whether it’s into grievances raised by employees or disciplinary matters, should read Adam Tolley KC’s investigation report produced for the Prime Minister, because it is a master class in how the findings of an...
by Natalie | Apr 19, 2023 | Statutory Sick Pay
You’ve probably noticed wording in your sickness policy that makes it clear if employees don’t comply with your procedure, they risk the payment of Statutory Sick Pay (SSP). It is not open to an employer to withhold SSP where the employee provides medical evidence...