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
2nd February 2023 Right To Work Checks: A guide for employers
How can employers complete right to work checks? We cover the ins and outs, including what type of checks to carry out.
26th January 2023 Summer internships and experience – is it ever possible to employ temporary young staff legally and ethically?
The summer period sees many more students and young adults wanting to work, but how do you appoint seasonal roles without ‘taking advantage’?
12th January 2023 Employment contracts – how well do you know the different types?
The right type of employment contract ensures you reflect the engagement between the relevant parties and that the correct protections are in place.
23rd December 2022 Can Employees Have a Second Job? The Truth about Overemployment
The increased cost of living begs the question, 'can employees have a second job?' and also, 'can you stop them?'. Here are the answers.
21st December 2022 Will there be a Bank holiday for the King’s coronation?
What are your plans regarding leave for your employees on the King's Coronation bank holiday? Here's what you should know.
6th December 2022 The National Living Wage increase 2023 and how it will affect your business
How will the increase to the National Living Wage announced in the autumn statement affect your business? Find out here.
23rd November 2022 Alternatives to redundancy – Lay-Offs and short-time working
What alternatives are there to redundancy? For some employers, lay-offs and short-term working may be just what you are looking for.
21st October 2022 Sexual harassment in the workplace – your responsibility as an employer
We explore your responsibilities as an employer when it comes to dealing with cases of sexual harassment in the workplace.
10th October 2022 WhatsApp at work – Is it creating blurred lines?
We explore the use of WhatsApp at work and its potential risks in relation to bullying, discrimination and more.
26th September 2022 Part-time working – what you should know
Do you have to allow part-time working? We cover the ins and outs of part-time working and whether your business needs to offer it.
22nd September 2022 Cut to the rate of National Insurance contributions
Read on to see what the Government has announced regarding changes to National Insurance rates and the Health and Social Care Levy.
13th September 2022 Is it OK to monitor the movement and activities of your employees in the workplace?
As remote working remains a popular mode of work, we look at whether monitoring employees is legal and how to go about it correctly.
12th September 2022 The Queen’s Funeral Bank Holiday – employers’ obligations and questions
The Queens funeral bank holiday has been officially announced. We look at the implications and obligations for employers.
5th September 2022 Rewriting employee contracts with ‘Covid hindsight’. What to consider & include
With many legal and social changes over the last year, our way of working has changed. Is it time to think about rewriting employee contracts?
1st September 2022 Preparing for a spate of sickness in the months ahead
How to prepare for the spate of employee sickness as a result of COVID and other illnesses this autumn and winter.
28th August 2022 Taking on your first employee – what you need to know
A helpful guide for new employers covering key topics such as registering with HMRC, employment contracts, payroll and auto-enrolment.
23rd August 2022 Whistleblowing in the workplace
Interested in introducing a whistleblowing policy in your workplace? Here are some tips on what you might consider to include.
29th July 2022 Holiday entitlement and pay for ‘part year’ workers – Are you getting it right?
The Supreme Court ruling on the case of Harper Trust v Brazel is final, and here's how it will impact holiday entitlement and pay
27th July 2022 Managing Menopause – Five Tips for Adopting a Workplace Approach
Here are five tips for a dedicated workplace approach to managing the menopause, from HR consultants MAD-HR
4th July 2022 Supporting your Employee through Gender Reassignment
Gender reassignment is a protected characteristic. Here are some practical tips to consider regarding gender reassignment in the workplace.
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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