Employment Law

3rd November 2016

We have been following the Lock V British Gas case and here we share the latest outcome that Holiday pay must include commission, confirms Court of Appeal

2nd November 2016

An employee has been awarded £75,000 for being denied sick pay. We share the tribunal outcomes and lessons here. Protect your business.

21st October 2016

MAD-HR share key information and HR expertise on Fixed Term Contracts – what you need to know about managing them legally.

15th October 2016

There are times in almost every business where work slows down, we share what you need to know about laying-off staff fairly

7th October 2016

Businesses will understandably worry about how Brexit will affect them, read more here about understanding the impact of Brexit on recruitment

7th October 2016

MAD-HR share 9 Sexual Harassment at work myths you need to read. See the facts and read the case examples here. Manage business risk.

4th October 2016

Suspending someone can have serious consequences for the employee, here we look at When to suspend employees during a disciplinary.

3rd October 2016

There can be may benefits to enabling your employee to work from home. Here are our 7 Easy Steps to creating a 'Work at Home' Policy

28th September 2016

MAD-HR share valuable HR advice to help managers manage employees refusing to work their Notice Period and steps to be taken.

28th September 2016

What is included in work time? Working time is defined as any period during which a worker is working, so how do you calculate working time?

21st September 2016

Employees are entitled to have representation in a disciplinary hearing, we advise on whether you can refuse an employee’s choice of representative

9th September 2016

Recruitment process: Tribunal saw an interviewer fined £2K for discrimination for asking childcare-related questions during an interview.

3rd September 2016

Although it sounds extreme, a tribunal has upheld this case and explains How the dismissal of baker for not washing hands was fair

2nd September 2016

So the hearing is over and you need to tie it up appropriately. Read our 6 points to include in Disciplinary outcome letters.

26th August 2016

When an employee feels like they have no alternative than to leave you need our 5 Top Tips on avoiding constructive dismissal claims

25th August 2016

An employee may wish to make a recording of a work meeting for a number of reasons. Read about How to manage employee requests to record meetings

18th August 2016

This blog provides you with free HR resources and expertise as we look at how to assess if a grievance is genuine and the steps to take.

17th August 2016

It is not illegal to put exclusivity clauses in zero hour contracts, we guide you through the rules so you can protect your business

13th August 2016

Whilst not a legal requirement, there are lots of benefits to performance managing new starters. We explore how a probationary period help your business

7th August 2016

An employee turns up smelling of the night before. What are your options? Does the fact they are smelling of alcohol justify dismissal?