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
18th December 2024 Understanding the Redundancy Dismissal Process: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn the key differences between redundancy and dismissal, and explore the essential steps to ensure a fair, legal redundancy process.
2nd December 2024 Managing Long-Term Sickness Absence
Learn practical tips for managing long-term sickness absence, including policies, support, legal compliance, and return-to-work strategies.
21st November 2024 Understanding Employee Contracts: What Small Businesses Need to Know
Learn why employment contracts are essential for small businesses, what to include, and how they protect your company and employees.
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5th November 2024 The Role of Social Media in Unfair Dismissal Cases: Dos and Don’ts
Explore the impact of social media on employment law, with key insights on managing online conduct to avoid unfair dismissal risks in the workplace.
31st October 2024 Budget 2024: What You Need to Know as an Employer
We have simplified the 2024 Budget and explained what the impacts will be for your business in the year ahead. Plan ahead and contact us to get started!
21st October 2024 The Employment Rights Bill 2024 – The Hype Versus The Reality
Discover the reality behind the 2024 Employment Rights Bill. Explore key reforms and what they mean for employers beyond the media hype.
14th October 2024 TUPE Law Changes – Simplifying the Process for Small Businesses
Learn how new TUPE law changes simplify the consultation process for small businesses, saving time and reducing admin burdens.
4th October 2024 Annual Leave Entitlement for SME Employees
Discover key updates on holiday entitlement laws for full-time, part-time, and variable-hours workers, plus practical tips for employers.
20th September 2024 Understanding UK Statutory Sick Pay: A Simple Guide
Learn how Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) works, current rates for 2024, eligibility criteria, and tips for managing SSP in your workplace.
10th September 2024 The Trade Union Act 2016 is to be Repealed
Advice and opinions from the MAD-HR Team, focussing on the news that the Trade Union Act is to be repealed.
9th September 2024 Implementing Anti-Harassment Policies
How to implement an anti-harassment policy within your business, to protect your employees from discrimination and harassment at work.
10th August 2024 The Right to Request a Predictable Working Pattern
Learn about the new right to request a predictable working pattern coming in September 2024, and how employers need to prepare for it.
9th August 2024 Neonatal leave – Are You Ready?
Get ready for the Neonatal Care Leave Act in April 2025. Employers must prepare to support employees with newborns in intensive care.
8th August 2024 New School Year: Flexibility for Working Parents
Discover how small businesses can balance work and family needs by effectively managing flexible working requests from working parents.
8th August 2024 Disciplinary Process: What to say/not to say at the hearing
Find out what you can and can not say during a disciplinary hearing at your workplace. Learn from the experts.
8th August 2024 The employer’s duty to prevent sexual harassment at work
New employment law explained by the MAD-HR Team, covering sexual harassment at work and your responsibilities as an employer.
17th July 2024 Employment Rights Bill Announced
The new government has confirmed its commitment to banning exploitative work practices through a new Employment Rights Bill.
5th July 2024 Implications for Employers After Labour’s UK Election Victory
Labour's win marks a shift with new policies and priorities. Here’s an overview of the key implications for employers
27th June 2024 Employment Law Update: New UK Law on Tips from 1 October 2024
Explanation of the new Tipping Act – effective from October 2024 – how it may affect your business and what you need to do about it.
15th June 2024 Fathers, Fairness and Flexibility
This Father's Day, our experts have been thinking about the latest employment-related updates in respect of paternity rights.
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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