Posted By: Julie Leonard
The recent GB case of Allay (UK) Ltd v Gehlen (2021) contains a strong lesson for employers throughout the UK. It demonstrates the need to keep equality and diversity training up-to-date. This case highlights the importance of providing all employees with refresher training&...
Postie caught short awarded £40,000
Posted By: Julie Leonard
An employment tribunal has ruled that a postman sacked by Royal Mail for urinating in a lay-by whilst on his round was unfairly dismissed and awarded him nearly £40,000 in compensation. Roo Rawal had been employed as a postman at Royal Mail’s Watford depot for 17 years. In Septe...
SHOULD EMPLOYERS GIVE A PAY RISE OR NOT?
Posted By: Julie Leonard
This is often the time employers decide on annual staff pay review. However, many businesses have been affected by the pandemic and are asking if they can award no pay increases in 2021? One way to look at the situation is either...
Posted By: Julie Leonard
Tis the season to be merry …even if virtual……Tax-free virtual parties cleared by HMRC The office Christmas party is always a bit of a headache for employers, with all the usual warnings being sent out prior to the party. This year will be a lot different, and believe it or not...
Posted By: Julie Leonard
The Government has extended the furlough scheme which will now remain open until 31 March 2021. The policy will be reviewed in January to decide whether economic circumstances are improving enough to ask employers to contribute more. Claims can be made by employers acros...
Can an employee sue you if they catch coronavirus at work?
Posted By: Julie Leonard
Many employees are back at their normal place of work, either permanently or perhaps on a rota basis. What happens if an employee catches coronavirus and claims this happened at work, can they sue their employer e.g. for lost wages and/or damages for any longer term health issues that the...
Can I Smoke If Working From Home?
Posted By: Julie Leonard
Much of the workforce is working from home during the pandemic, so strictly speaking home is therefore their workplace. Under the Smoking (Northern Ireland ) Order 2006 and the supporting statutory regulations smoking in most “enclosed” or “substantially enclosed” public pla...
