Employment Law
Employment law is a complex and ever-changing area of the law that governs the employer-employee relationship. Businesses need to comply with employment law to ensure that they are managing any risks appropriately whilst treating their employees fairly.Â
Failure to comply with employment law can lead to costly legal claims and damages, so businesses must stay up-to-date on the latest developments.Â
Find out how to stay compliant with the MAD-HR Online HR Toolkit…
Latest Employment Law articles
8th July 2016 Holiday denied but employee takes it anyway
We advise you how to manage employees who disregard refusal of leave and take the time off anyway. Expert HR Advice from MAD-HR.
20th June 2016 Employment Law and Brexit
as we approach voting deadline on the eu what do you need to know about Employment Law and Brexit here we take a look at some considerations and likelihoods
13th June 2016 How to manage your employee who wants to leave
One of your employees has clearly stated their dissatisfaction at work, here is our advice on how to manage your employee who wants to leave
7th June 2016 Redundancy Pools and Myth versus Fact
with so many aspects to consider when managing staff exits, we look at Redundancy Pools and Myths versus Fact to support you make the right decision
6th June 2016 Managing absence due to travel disruptions
Managing Absenteeism caused by travel disrpution. We advise on how to manage the impact of travel disruptions on your business
10th May 2016 How to Avoid Costly Dismissal Mistakes
Dismissal Mistakes - How to avoid making proceedural errors that cost your business in time and money and see you in tribunal.
27th April 2016 Employee birthdays and national minimum wage pay increases
Birthday can mean pay rises, especially if employees are now old enough for the national minimum wage for 18 year olds
27th April 2016 How a nickname cost employers ÂŁ63,000
A male employee, called “Gramps” by his colleagues for a number of years. Our blog outlines how a nickname cost employers £63,000
27th April 2016 Does poor performance justify redundancy?
You have set a poor performer goals for improvement that they have not met. Can you just make a poor performer redundant?
11th April 2016 Employers risk breach of holiday rights with contract wording
Employers risk breach of holiday rights as a result of the way that Easter bank holidays fall this year and next year. It's worth reading up on it.
11th April 2016 How to manage employee time off work to provide Court evidence
One of your employees has been summonsed to Court, we share how to manage time off work to provide Court evidence, including pay and absence.
8th March 2016 Including new information in disciplinary proceedings
Following a disciplinary hearing, further negative information has come to light. How do you manage new information in disciplinary proceedings?
8th March 2016 Does a driving ban mean dismissal?
One of your employees has just been banned from driving after committing a criminal offence. Does a driving ban mean dismissal?
8th March 2016 Monitoring Employee Communications, Where’s The Line?
The European Court of Human Rights recently ruled that an employer had not breached human rights law when monitoring employee communications.
1st March 2016 Employers Will Have To Pay Commission As Part Of Holiday Pay
case law has determined that commission should be paid as part of holiday pay. read the circumstances here and don't get caught out
2nd February 2016 The New National Living Wage
The New National Living Wage came into force on 1 April 2016. What do you need to know to keep compliant and protect your business?
2nd February 2016 The 2016 to 2017 Statutory Rates
2016 to 2017 Statutory Rates. Statutory parental payments & sick pay are usually increased annually. There’s some good news for employers. MAD-HR explores.
8th January 2016 Big Employment Law Issues For Smaller Employers in 2016
If you are a SME, you will now that there are a number of big employment law issues for Smaller Employers. Here's what to watch out for in 2016.
4th January 2016 How to avoid disability discrimination in recruitment
Managing redeployment of staff alongside health issues can present issues. Here are our expert HR tips on avoiding disability discrimination in recruitment.
4th January 2016 Managing employees’ social media use during sickness
An absent employee has posted photos on social media and appears to be well. Here's tips on managing employees' social media use during sickness
If you have concerns about employment law issues, especially around employment law compliance, then you have come to the right place. The MAD-HR Employment Law Hub explains the fundamentals of employment law in a way that is easy to understand. We regularly publish essential updates when there are changes in law that may affect you as an employer.
Popular Employment Law articles
These are the articles relating to Employment Law that are popular on the MAD-HR website.
- Directors Face Criminal Proceedings For Failing to ComplyÂ
- BREXIT and the Employment Law ConsequencesÂ
- Supporting your employee through gender reassignmentÂ
- Menopause in the WorkplaceÂ
- Dismissal on the grounds of personal conductÂ
The impact of Employment Law on businesses
Employment law is a complex area that can have a significant impact on businesses. From hiring and firing employees to managing workplace safety, employment law covers a wide range of issues. failure to comply with employment law can result in hefty fines and other penalties, so it’s important for businesses to be aware of their obligations. employment law is constantly evolving, so it’s also important to keep up to date with the latest developments. By understanding the impact of employment law on businesses, employers can help to minimize the risk of legal problems and ensure that their workplace is fair and compliant.
Although compliance with employment law can be daunting, it is important to remember that help is available. The team at MAD-HR are experts in all areas of employment law and are here to support you every step of the way. Contact us today for a free consultation and let us help you take the stress out of HR.
Contact MAD-HR via our contact page to find out how to stay on the right side of employment law.
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