Human Resources Management

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.

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?

9th September 2016

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

6th September 2016

This case law looks at how to manage a potential employees poor sickness history and what decisions you should make when employing people

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

Carole Burman will be at the Menta 'Meet the Journalists' event on 13th September 2016 and MAD-HR are sponsors. Hear how HR and PR are connected

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

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?

6th August 2016

This case has been discussed at several Appeal Courts and hear we give you What you need to know about this hotly awaited Appeal hearing

5th August 2016

Sexism in the workplace is reported as more common than we think, we look at a sex discrimination payout for waitress told to be ‘easy on the eye’

4th August 2016

The school year creates pressures and you might be asked if staff can bring their children in, we look at how to cope with school holidays