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.
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Latest Employment Law articles
1st July 2017 How to get ready for the GDPR data protection changes
Regardless of Brexit, data protection laws are changing. We share how you can get ready for the GDPR data protection changes before 25 May 2018.
12th May 2017 How to manage an employee with a new tattoo
Manage an employee with a new tattoo. Body art is on the rise and therefore it is important that you have policies in place to manage this situation.
11th May 2017 France empowers employees to switch off the technology
We live in an age where constant communication is expected. We share France's legislation which enables their staff to switch off the technology
10th May 2017 Make sure your dress code policy avoids discrimination
With recent press attention on reported dress code tribunals, we share how you can make sure your dress code policy avoids discrimination
10th May 2017 Can social media posts be used in disciplinaries?
With the use of social media being such an engrained part of our lives, can social media posts be used in disciplinaries as evidence?
6th April 2017 Where’s the line with social media use by employees?
Social Media has radically changed all aspects of our lives and needs to be managed in business so where is the line with social media use by employees
6th April 2017 The Apprenticeship Levy – are you ‘in the know’?
Katrina Gardiner, Senior Policy Officer (Skills) at Suffolk County Council get's us all genned up on the Apprenticeship Levy
5th February 2017 What you need to know about dogs in the workplace
Assistance Dogs in the workplace. They are not just for the blind and employer's have a responsibility. We look at the legal implications.
2nd February 2017 Employment Law changes you need to act on now
2017 brings a number of significant Employment Law changes you need to act on now. We share a summary and the top 3 that you need to be aware of
1st February 2017 10 bizarre excuses for not paying national minimum wage
We share 10 of the most bizaar excuses for not paying national minimum wage have been revealed by the Government to encourage workers to check their payslip
1st February 2017 Coming Soon – Tax Free Childcare
We share details of the new Tax Free Childcare scheme that has been in discussion since 2013. It is planned that this scheme starts this year.
22nd December 2016 What is Parental Leave and who is eligible?
Parental leave changes from April 2015. We share important HR updates for employers on details of the Parental leave. Read on to protect your business.
13th December 2016 When is a dismissal not a dismissal?
We share the outcomes of a recent Tribunal to demonstrate the question when is a dismissal not a dismissal? HR advice at your fingertips for your business
1st December 2016 How to manage annual leave and sickness overlap
It is inevtiatvle that at times your employees will be on leave and fall ill. We share our tips on How to manage annual leave and sickness overlap
1st December 2016 Jewish woman who can’t work Saturdays wins £16,000
A Jewish woman who can't work Saturdays wins £16,000 at Tribunal after recruiter is found guilty of religious discrimination
1st December 2016 £49,000 pay-out for former teacher pressured to resign
Handling potential resignations can be tricky. Read tips based on a real case of a £49,000 pay-out for former teacher pressured to resign
24th November 2016 What you need to know about the Autumn Statement
Yesterday saw Hammond deliver What you need to know about the Autumn Statement. We have put this together as a round-up of statement outcomes for business
21st November 2016 Flexible Working – any right of appeal?
Employees with 26 weeks’ continuous service have the right to request flexible working. Read our blog Flexible Working – any right of appeal?
3rd November 2016 Holiday pay must include commission, confirms Court of Appeal
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 The impact of avoiding sick pay obligations
An employee has been awarded £75,000 for being denied sick pay. We share the tribunal outcomes and lessons here. Protect your business.
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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