Can Employees Carry Their Holiday Entitlement Forward to the Next Year?
Do your employees take all of their holiday entitlement? A recent report revealed that many employees feel under pressure not to take all of their holiday. Helen Blaby recently interviewed me on BBC Radio Northampton about this very subject. It includes a useful reminder of the law in this complex area. Click below to hear […]
7 Things Employers Need to Know About Handling a Grievance
Receiving a grievance from an employee can be stressful, frustrating and painful. Nobody likes to have unhappy employees. But it could be be much worse if you handle it wrongly. You could find yourself having to defend an unnecessary Employment Tribunal claim, which will leads to added stress and expense. If you handle the grievance […]
Can employees take time off work to look after their family?
Your employees are entitled to take a reasonable amount of unpaid time off work in order to deal with certain unexpected events affecting people they look after. This right is available to all your employees. When can an employee request time off? Your employees have a right to take reasonable time off in the […]
Settlement Agreements and Job References: 10 Things Employees Should Consider
If you have been offered a settlement agreement, it is important to check what your employer will say about you in a future job reference. This guide explains how agreed references work and what employees should consider before signing.
What are Protected Characteristics?
A simple guide to the 9 protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010 and why they may matter if you are offered a settlement agreement.