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.
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.
Find out how to stay compliant with the MAD-HR Online HR Toolkit…
Latest Employment Law articles
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
6th June 2015 DVLA’s Share Driving Licence Goes Live
DVLA’s Share Driving Licence Goes Live and we look at what this means for your business and checking procedures of employees
6th June 2015 When do you need a doctor’s note?
Does an employee need to produce a note for one day’s absence? What are reasonable expectations? What's the law? When to legally request Doctor's Notes.
6th June 2015 Is your employee’s vehicle shameful?
We offer HR guidance in the situation where your employee's vehicle is shameful. A tricky one...but fear not, help is here
1st May 2015 The abolition of the paper driving licence counterpart
The paper counterpart of the driving licence is no longer valid and will not be issued by DVLA. What does this mean for employers?
1st May 2015 Do you have to manage diabetes as a disability?
Get to grips with disability related employment law, protect you and your business. Learn if you should manage diabetes as a disability.
23rd April 2015 The 2015 General Election – The Possible Changes For Employment Law
2015 General election. The MAD-HR team take a look at the Conservatives, Labour, Liberal Democrats & UKIP manafestos, regarding changes to employment law.
2nd April 2015 New Compensation Limits – Effective April 2015
New Compensation limits to statutory redundancy pay and the amount that employment tribunals can award for unfair dismissal, effective from 6 April 2015.
19th March 2015 How to have an effective performance conversation
An employee's performance can make or break your business. read our tips on how to How to have an effective performance conversation
5th March 2015 Is an employee’s email complaint a grievance?
Electronic communication is used widely and freely to express ourselves so should an employee's dissatisfied email be treated as a staff grievance?
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 Comply
- BREXIT and the Employment Law Consequences
- Supporting your employee through gender reassignment
- Menopause in the Workplace
- Dismissal on the grounds of personal conduct
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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