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
25th May 2022 Right to work checks – what are the current UK regulations?
Advice on the current UK regulations for Right To Work Checks in 2022, including specific info for European Economic Area (EA) Citizens.
25th May 2022 HR Compliance and what it means for your business
What is HR compliance? And how do you carry out an HR audit? We cover all this and more in this useful article.
3rd May 2022 The furlough scheme may be over, but HMRC action means CJRS claims should still be high on your agenda
Karen Foster, Tax Director / Global Employer Services at BDO writes for MAD-HR about double checking CJRS claims made to HMRC.
31st March 2022 Identity and Orientation – How Inclusive is Your Business?
The MAD-HR team have been reflecting on some of the key points employers need to know in regards to gender identity.
31st March 2022 Changes to Minimum wage, Statutory pay & Compensation limits 2022
Find out how statutory rates of pay and compensation limits and rules from April 2022 will affect your business.
22nd March 2022 The risks of discrimination in recruitment
Ensure you have a robust recruitment strategy to make certain you are protected from accusations of discrimination while recruiting.
8th March 2022 Menopause in the Workplace
What can employers, managers and colleagues do to support team members experiencing symptoms of menopause in the workplace?
10th February 2022 Setting the record straight on mental health and dismissals
The question many employers might want to ask is “Can I dismiss someone with a mental health condition?” The answer: it’s not so straightforward.
20th December 2021 Emergency legislation passed on SSP
New temporary legislation has been passed to increase the period of time that an employee can be off work sick without a medical note.
29th November 2021 What does the new Covid variant mean for employers?
With several cases of the Omicron variant identified in the UK, what do employers need to do next to prepare?
15th November 2021 Dear Boss….Can I Take My Holiday Now, Before Christmas?
We explore ways of managing the inevitable rush of annual leave requests that traditionally happen at the end of each year.
27th October 2021 The Autumn Budget 2021
The Autumn Budget 2021 was billed as a Budget for a new age and so here's everything the Chancellor announced today (27/10/21):
13th October 2021 Tribunal rules that underperforming Sales Director was unfairly dismissed after submitting £60k expenses claim
After being offered a lucrative settlement package, the employee submitted a huge expenses claim worth almost £60,000.
6th September 2021 The final countdown to furlough
The furlough scheme comes to an end in September 2021. Here's are the latest updates regarding claims, fraud and more.
31st August 2021 When does a failure to furlough as an alternative to redundancy result in a successful claim for unfair dismissal?
The employment tribunal considers the question of whether furlough should have been used as an alternative to making employees redundant.
5th August 2021 What right do you have to check an employee’s COVID vaccine status?
Can employers demand to be told the Covid vaccination status of their employees? The ICO has set out a very clear position on this.
27th July 2021 The end of furlough is coming – are you ready?
What should business owners and employers be doing to prepare themselves for the end of the furlough scheme in September 2021?
16th July 2021 Annual leave and the COVID implication
Many staff will feel they’ve ‘missed out’ on holiday over the last year due to COVID. How might you approach this year’s holiday leave?
7th July 2021 Dismissal on the grounds of personal conduct
Following the accosting of Prof. Chris Whitty and subsequent firing of a perpetrator, we explore the nuances of dismissal for personal conduct.
28th June 2021 Terminating employment in a remote working world
Employee termination is never easy, but firing remote employees can be even harder. Here is an empathetic guide to help you prepare.
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.
Contact MAD-HR via our contact page to find out how to stay on the right side of employment law.
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