A focus on Stress at Work Mental Health of employees is a difficult subject for employers to tackle and there are a number of implications of getting it wrong. In this mini series I will be focusing on Mental Health at Work and providing some hints, tips and legal advice for employers. The focus to […]
Is a cycle courier a self-employed person or a worker? This weeks’ episode is about one of four cases that are making their way through the London Central Employment Tribunal on the issue of the status of workers. In this case Mr Boxer, who is a cycle courier, has asserted that he is a ‘worker’ […]
It is easy to let things slide & have an easier life, BUT it can be costly later on In this weeks’ episode I explain the importance of addressing issues and having those difficult conversations when they occur rather than letting it go and trying to deal with it later on. In the last few […]
An update on Social Media considerations for Employers In this weeks’ episode I bring you an update on social media considerations for employers. I have been contacted numerous times in the last couple of weeks with questions about social media issues at work by both employers and employees and therefore I thought that it would […]
Employers Questions Answered This is a mini series focusing on family rights at work and the considerations which apply with regards to employees who are parents/will be parents. In this fifth and final episode in the series I answer some frequently asked questions from employers and give guidance on some good practice. In this episode […]
Shared Parental Leave & Parental Leave This is a mini series focusing on family rights at work and the considerations which apply with regards to employees who are parents/will be parents. In this fourth episode in the series I summarise the two different types of Parental Leave that are available for employees who are parents. […]
Employee Rights: Some Additional Considerations This is a mini series focusing on family rights at work and the considerations which apply with regards to employees who are parents/will be parents. In this third episode in the series I round off with some final information employers will need to know with regards to employees who take […]
Employee Rights to Maternity Leave & Pay and Adoption Leave & Pay This is a mini series focusing on family rights at work and the considerations which apply with regards to employees who are parents/will be parents. In this second episode in the series I bring you details about maternity leave and maternity pay and […]
Employers Obligations: Pregnancy Notification In this weeks’ episode I bring you the first episode in a mini series focusing on family rights at work and the considerations which apply with regards to employees who are parents/will be parents. In this episode I will cover: When an employee is legally obliged to inform you they are […]
The Employment Tribunal decision on the status of Uber drivers In this weeks’ episode I follow up from Episode 61 when I brought you the details of a claim being considered in the London Central Employment Tribunal. The Judgement has been published and the outcome is that the Uber drivers in this case have been […]
The Latest Update on the Holiday Pay Case of Lock v British Gas In this weeks’ episode I bring you the details of the latest installment in the long running case regarding payment of commission whilst on holiday and the interpretation of the working time regulations to decide how much pay an employee should receive […]
Does the Early Conciliation process apply to claims that happen after the certificate is issued? In this weeks’ episode I bring you the details of a case which has recently been decided by the Employment Appeal Tribunal regarding the Early Conciliation process which is mandatory in the majority of employment tribunal cases. In this case Mrs Morgan […]
Be pro-active & improve productivity of your staff In this weeks’ episode I bring you five tips to increase the productivity of your staff. It is not just about paying more there are other easy ways to get staff working harder for you. In this episode I will cover: Why the ultimate key to improving […]
When is additional pay a reasonable adjustment for a disabled employee? In this weeks’ episode I bring you the details of a case which has recently been decided by the Employment Appeal Tribunal regarding the requirement to make a reasonable adjustment for an employee who is disabled and who took a different job role, as […]
The Employment Tribunal hears a case by Uber drivers claiming to be employees In this weeks’ episode I bring you the details of a case that has just been heard by the Central London Employment Tribunal involving Uber drivers and their claim to be employees. If they are successful it will mean they and thousands […]
6 simple steps to a happier & more productive workforce In this weeks’ episode I follow on from the tips and hints provided by my two previous guests Tony Brown and Steve Thomson and give you my six tips, which are super easy to implement, which will make a change to the happiness, productivity and […]
Tony Brown: Employer & Author of Standard Procedure In this weeks’ episode I interview Tony Brown about taking on his first employee, his tips for putting the correct processes in place for managing employees and how to systemise your business. About Tony Tony L Brown, known as “The Systems Guy”, is a Business Systems Strategist, […]
Steve Thomson: Author of The Sticking Point In this weeks’ episode I interview the author of the book The Sticking Point, an unusual book which will help you develop your managerial techniques and improve how you manage your people. In this episode we will cover: Why Steve wrote the book; The comparison between physical and […]
Taking on your first employee: Part 4 Frequently Asked Questions In this weeks’ episode it is the fourth and final part of the mini series focusing on taking on your first employee and the considerations which apply with taking on any new employee. This week I will cover some of the frequently asked questions […]
Taking on your first employee: Part 3 Registering with HMRC & Insurance In this weeks’ episode it is the third part of the mini series focusing on taking on your first employee and the considerations which apply with taking on any new employee. This week paying the employee & covering your business. In this episode […]