Employment Law
27th July 2021 The end of furlough is coming – are you ready?
The Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) – known as furlough – has acted as a lifeline to millions and runs until the end of September. More than 11.4 million …
7th July 2021 Dismissal on the grounds of personal conduct
When newspapers around the world recently captured the moment that Professor Chris Whitty was accosted by a group of jeering males, the world and his wife were quick to pass …
2nd July 2021 Grief in the workplace – How does an employer best support staff?
In a year which has seen so many of us experience loss and grief, it’s no wonder why employers might be minded to think about how they would most appropriately …
28th June 2021 Terminating employment in a remote working world
Terminating an employee is never easy; it can be challenging and complicated at any time, let alone when the employee is working remotely. For the employee, it can be a …
21st June 2021 IR35 – Update
With IR35 having been extended to the private sector in April 2021, what do we know so far? Here’s the MAD-HR insight on what employers need to understand about criteria …
17th June 2021 Minimise risk when it comes to fire and rehire
The issue of ‘fire and rehire’ makes its way to parliament this week, with Labour MP Barry Gardiner proposing a bill to outlaw such tactics. But what exactly is the …
10th May 2021 Vaccine angst amid the workforce
To jab or not to jab – that, it seems, is the question (for some). Since the first COVID-19 vaccinations began taking place here in the UK, the media has …
9th April 2021 Signs you’re getting the best from your HR consultancy
Without a doubt, outsourcing your HR services to an experienced, trusted Human Resources consultancy can save both time and money. HR consultants can have a significant impact on your business …
31st March 2021 Are you thinking about redundancies?
If your company needs to restructure or develop its business in a different way, you may need to evaluate the current and future requirements of job roles and skills necessary …
17th March 2021 5 things we wish all employers knew about HR
As an owner or leader of a business, you have to wear many hats. Whilst HR is most certainly one of them, it can be tricky trying to navigate complicated …
11th March 2021 10 popular myths about HR
There are many persistent and common myths about HR, which have somehow become so ingrained in HR folklore that they could almost be considered urban myths. In general, most HR …
10th March 2021 Bullying allegations and the burden of proof
Long gone are the days when we might have jumped to the assumption that an incident of bullying was the preserve of the playground. Recent years have seen a huge …
10th March 2021 The difference between constructive dismissal and unfair dismissal
What is the difference between constructive dismissal and unfair dismissal? And why should employers care? As leaders and HR practitioners, it is important to understand the difference between constructive dismissal …
9th March 2021 The future of HR
We all recognise this: we live in an era of constant innovation and change, and this is no different for HR. What is the future of HR and how can …
8th March 2021 A pledge in the name of equality
This week, as we acknowledge International Women’s Day, we’re pleased to share the news that MAD-HR has signed Suffolk Chamber of Commerce’s Gender Equality Business Pledge. A new initiative this …
3rd March 2021 Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (Furlough) Changes Effective 1st July 2021
As announced in the Budget today, from 1 July 2021, the level of the furlough grant will be reduced. From the 1st July 2021 you will be asked to contribute …
2nd March 2021 National Minimum Wage shock headline (Or is it?)
After a two-year pause (following the reforms to ensure that only the worst offenders were targeted) the Government recently relaunched its naming and shaming of employers who have been prosecuted …
1st March 2021 How to avoid discrimination in the workplace
While progress has been made on dealing with discrimination in the workplace, it unfortunately lives on, albeit in less obvious forms. At a time of unparalleled focus on the goals …
24th February 2021 Uber decision: The history and the future
Having now had the long-awaited judgement from the Supreme Court in the case of Uber vs Aslam and others, in this two-part blog, we look firstly at the history of …
24th February 2021 What is indirect discrimination?
The mere mention of the word ‘discrimination’ in the workplace is enough to strike fear into the hearts of UK employers. Once the fright takes hold, usually fuelled by high …
