Brexit: the UK voted to leave the EU by a margin of 3.8%. Read my views on the potential impact on 7 key areas of UK Employment Legislation.
Brexit and Employment Law Implications
Zero Hours Contract Act 2014
The Zero Hours Contract Act 2014 provides a definition of a zero hour contract and renders any clause which stops the worker working for somebody else void
Why Do You Need An Employee Handbook?
When your Employee Handbook carefully spells out your employment policies misunderstandings will occur less frequently and if an employee does get confused about your expectations then resolving that confusion will be straightforward. Carefully written employment policies supported by clear guidance notes for your management team will ensure decisions are made consistently across your business.
But if your Employee Handbook is gathering dust on a shelf or in a draw in your office then your business could be at risk!
Holiday Pay and Voluntary Overtime
Holiday Pay and Voluntary Overtime. The Court of Appeal in Northern Ireland has held that voluntary overtime is not necessarily excluded from the calculation of holiday pay for the purposes of the Working Time Regulations 1998 (as derived under the EU Working Time Directive).
Top Tips To Recruiting Your Next Employee
When you are recruiting, whether it’s your first employee or you are adding to your team, it’s really important that you get the right person.
When I’m talking about recruitment I always recommend a little planning and a simple consistent process that can be followed each and every time you recruit.
Here are my 12 Top Tips to Recruiting New Employees in a small business.
New Driving Licence Rules
New rules governing the recording of motoring offences on drivers’ licences were introduced on 8 June 2015. Endorsements and penalty points issued in Scotland, England and Wales will be recorded electronically and will no longer appear on the driver’s licence card or the paper counterpart.
If a valid driving licence is a requirement for any of your employees read my overview of the new regime introduced by the DVLA.
Managing Employee Performance
Managing Employee Performance effectively will provide a happy and productive workforce that are fully engaged with your vision for the business and will create satisfied customers and increased profits.
Pre-election Reforms to Employment Law Come into Force
A number of pre-election reforms to Employment Law come into force today and should not slip under the radar for employers.
Companions at Discipline and Grievance Hearings
Parliament has approved amendments to the new Acas Code of Practice on Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures.
The amended ACAS Code clarifies that the reference to a “reasonable” request applies to the making of the request not to the worker’s choice of companion.
Performance Review Process
The Performance Review Process is a vital tool to improve performance but is also useful for harnessing commitment from your employees. So, if you don’t have a Performance Review Process your employees are being held back and that could make the difference between the success and failure of your business!!!
Read my Top Tips to introducing a successful performance review process into your business.
