It is unlawful to treat someone unfairly in the workplace because they possess a protected characteristic, such as age, disability, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race or religion, including
In the UK, there are several pieces of legislation which govern the employment lifecycle, including the recruitment and selection process. To minimise the risk of falling foul of
Equality of pay remains an ongoing source of dispute and complaints in the workplace. Understanding the employment rights of their workforce, including the law on equal pay between
Read on for our monthly digest for employers on upcoming employment law changes and key, recent employment tribunal cases. Increases in employment tribunal compensation limits from 6
Individuals bringing employment tribunal claims in the UK will see a notable increase in the maximum compensation they can be awarded. Under the Employment Rights (Increase of Limits)
Wrongful dismissal is a specific type of claim where an employee is alleging their employer has breached contractual terms when terminating their employment. In this guide, we consider
The staff handbook can represent one of the most important documents in the workplace, providing employees with key information about the terms and conditions of their employment, as
When making workforce redundancies, employers have to meet certain legal obligations, depending on factors such as the number of jobs that are at risk and the timeframe within
‘Fire and rehire’ refers to when an employer dismisses an employee and rehires them on new terms. Also known as dismissal and re-engagement, firing and rehiring is typically
When managing sickness absence, employers have to balance the duty to support and ensure the employee is supported and receives what they are entitled to, while ensuring the
