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
18th November 2015 Modern Slavery Act 2015 – What are the implications?
Modern Slavery Act 2015 - What are the implications for my business? From 1 October 2015 some employers must publish a slavery and trafficking statement
6th November 2015 Calculating Redundancy Payment In Lieu Of Notice
If an employee is dismissed with a redundancy payment in lieu of notice the employer should take these steps to calculate the payment.
6th November 2015 Grand-parental Leave: the Next Big Thing?
Grandparents will be able to take shared parental leave under plans announced at the Conservative Party conference.
6th November 2015 Directors Face Criminal Proceedings For Failing to Comply
Directors are accountable for business decisions including those affecting employment law. An example of case law where Directors Face Criminal Proceedings
1st November 2015 Could You Be Breaching The NMW and Not Know It?
The national minimum wage (NMW) involves more than flat rates of pay. keep up to date with the law and protect your business
20th October 2015 Handling Negative Online Reviews from Former Employees
when a former employee decides to provide an online review of your business which is less than positive how should you handle this
28th September 2015 How to manage bank errors in relation to salary payments
In August 2015 thousands of salary payments were held up in bank glitches. What do you do to manage bank errors in relation to salary payments?
28th September 2015 A look at Disciplinary Procedures and rights to re-hearings
proceedings are tricky enough and can lead to queries we take A look at Disciplinary Procedures and rights to re-hearings
12th September 2015 Unleashing the Power of Social Media
we have a written a blog to support you in managing employees Unleashing the Power of Social Media and not in a good way
4th September 2015 Tribunal Case Over Heat-of-the-Moment Dismissal
Good example to demonstrate to managers that they must avoid using words that could be construed as an on-the-spot dismissal
4th September 2015 Is Your Business Ready For Rugby World Cup?
The 2015 Rugby World Cup kicks off in September here in the UK. Employers need to plan ahead to minimise disruption cased by big sporting events.
20th August 2015 How To Manage Absence
Absence is a cost for any business – both financially and operationally – and therefore learning how to manage it makes good commercial sense.
14th August 2015 Tax-Free Childcare – What’s The Deal?
Tax-free childcare is part of the government's long-term plan to support working families and will provide up to 1.8m families with childcare support..
7th August 2015 What Are The Rules On Carrying Untaken Annual Leave When Off Sick?
Untaken Annual Leave - Can I carry over annual leave? The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has a very clear position on this subject.
7th August 2015 Compulsory National ‘Living Wage’ as of April 2016
Compulsory National Living Wage - A new minimum wage of £7.20 per hour will be introduced next April for all working people aged 25 and over.
20th July 2015 How To Calculate Holiday Pay
there are a number of things when looking at How To Calculate Holiday Pay such as travel, overtime and commission. we help you do the maths.
6th July 2015 Is it ever too late to withdraw a job offer?
in business things change and this can include your business need and even required head count, so we ask Is it ever too late to withdraw job offer
6th July 2015 Unfair Dismissal for sending shared drive data
Case Law on an Unfair Dismissal for sending shared drive data. We share the outcome of the Tribunal. Manage your team effectively.
6th July 2015 How to manage grievances raised during a disciplinary
Disciplinary Proceedings - what to do when someone going through a disciplinary raises a grievance. Managing grievances during disciplinary proceedings
6th June 2015 Managing Risk In Your Business
your confidential business information and what makes it tick is at risk when employees leave. check out advice on managing risk in your business
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.
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