Steps to avoid HR tribunals

Steps to avoid HR tribunals

Are you surprised the last set of HR tribunals statistics shows that the number of lodged claims has increased by 78%? No, neither was I. Fee abolition has made it much easier for an employee to take a punt and lodge a claim. ACAS pre claim conciliation can help but...
Employees – they aren’t really are they?

Employees – they aren’t really are they?

Recently two cases occurred where “employees” have sought clarification from employment tribunals of their actual status. In both cases, based on the facts not the paperwork, the tribunals have found the claimants were workers not subcontractors. Who are Employees?...
Just be Careful

Just be Careful

I realise most of us regrettably do not operate in the area of very large bonuses but the lessons here are equally applicable when considering terminating an employee even if you have followed the correct processes. A recent decision by the Supreme Court has provided...
Just be Careful

Stress

Stress is probably the most common cause for employee absence. If an employee presents a sick note with stress on it the employer should take a proactive approach to the problem. It is your responsibility to manage actively the employee’s absence First ask for...
Harassment

Harassment

I’m being harassed or he is harassing me! Employers are often confronted with these statements by disgruntled employees. Every employer has to take every allegation of harassment extremely seriously as failure to do so could end up at a tribunal where at least in...