What is TUPE and when does it apply?
TUPE stands for Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment). As a business owner or decisionmaker within a business, you may have been through a business sale, acquisition, or outsourcing of a service. The chances are you will have heard your HR Consultant or legal adviser giving consideration to whether TUPE applies to the situation. According […]
Why are employment probation reviews so important?
The government is proposing radical reforms to employment law in the soon to be implemented Employment Rights Bill. The house of lords has suggested replacing the day one right unfair dismissal protection with a six-month qualifying period, the government prefers 9 months, but employers can choose 6 months and extend if needed. What does the revised […]
Relationships at work – good or bad idea?
In the UK office, love may ignite, But HR’s policies keep it polite. The question of relationships at work is a complex and nuanced one, and HR perspectives may vary based on company policies, industry norms, and legal considerations. In the UK, there is no specific legal prohibition against workplace relationships, but organisations often have […]
HR Policies for SME… legally, which ones?
Policies and procedures play a huge part in corporate Human Resources, they outline an organisation’s approach to various HR issues and working, govern the working practices and shape the culture of an organisation and reinforce your overall strategy. As an SME why would you bother with HR Policies and Processes? Surely, they are not required […]
Calling all SME – are you prepared for the Employment law changes planned for April 2020?
The changes to statements of main terms (timing, content and scope) will continue as planned for 6th April, as will the changes to calculating holiday pay, etc. below is a flavour of what you should be aware of as an SME… New Reference Period Rules for Calculating Holiday Pay The reference period used to calculate […]
On the first day of Christmas, my HRCentral Consultant said to me…
Avoid Ghosts of Christmas past, present and future by thinking sensibly, and in advance about how you should deal with some of the Christmas party pitfalls. Secret Santa – “Ho, Ho, Ho”, or, “No, No, No!” Secret Santa presents – what could possibly go wrong? A survey by Employment Law Specialists Citation of 650 companies […]
Harassment investigations – don’t pay lip service!
Did you know?… The findings of a recent Parliamentary Committee enquiry highlighted that some employers are still failing to investigate harassment complaints, despite the prolific number of #metoo campaigns and the high-profile cases in the news. Some employers are failing when investigating harassment complaints. They claim to have policies that promote diversity, then fail when […]
Every day is Data Privacy Day
#DataPrivacyDay, also known as Data Protection Day is an International day that occurs annually on the 28th of January. The purpose of Data Privacy Day is to raise awareness and promote privacy and data protection best practises. So here goes… As an HR Consultancy, we have noticed that Companies are focused on the requirements of GDPR and […]
Festive Fun – You Don’t Want a Grievance for Christmas!
One gift you can definitely do without as an employer this Christmas is that of a Grievance. But it’s surprising how often they arise after a Christmas Party if you haven’t put in place some sensible precautions. By now, your Christmas ‘Do’ is no doubt all organised and everyone is raring to go. But have […]
HR Audit and Legal Compliance – how boring?!
HR Audit and Legal Compliance – how boring?! We know that employment law can be a nightmare to keep on top of and navigate, especially as updates are implemented at least twice a year. No doubt you’re busy working in your business, keeping it productive, increasing sales, and may have little spare time to consider […]