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How can we manage a conflict between the ACAS Code and our own disciplinary procedure?

Q: How can we manage a conflict between the ACAS Code and our own disciplinary procedure? A: Jayne Harrison, head of employment law at Cleggs Solicitors,...

Employers: the best way to manage staff on maternity leave

Catherine Ridd, associate at employment lawyer Morgan Denton Jones, offers employers some advice on the processes and pitfalls of dealing with staff taking maternity...

Practical tips for settling injury to feelings claims in discrimination cases

The issue in August of the Government’s Response and Consultation on simplifying the tax treatment of termination payments provides good reason for looking again...

Do we have to pay overtime in holiday pay?

Do we have to pay overtime in holiday pay? What happens if we carry on paying basic pay only? This question is one which has...

Five common issues that arise from failing to provide a detailed employment contract

Under Section 1 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 (“ERA”), employees must be provided with written particulars of employment within two months of the...

I’m pregnant and I don’t feel ‘COVID-19 Secure’ at work, what are my rights?

If you’re pregnant you’re naturally going to have concerns...

Furlough New Government Guidance

Nearly three quarters (71.7 per cent) of organisations are...

Constructive Dismissal

UPDATED FOR 2022 - This practical guide is all...

Five things we learnt in employment law this week (18 February 2020)

1. A one-off act can amount to a ‘provision,...

Five things we learnt in employment law (17 January 2020)

Five things we learnt in employment law this week ...

Employment Tribunal hears case of sacked ethical vegan

As Veganuary kicks off this week so does a...