There is no statutory right to time off on a Bank Holiday The minimum legal obligation is to permit, and encourage, workers to take 5.6 weeks (pro-rated for part-time staff) holiday a year – that’s 28 days per annum. When that is taken, and what…
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25 May Bookings Open: Face-to-face training for managers & HR managers this June
This June, the employment law experts at BRIDGE are delivering specialist training in York specifically for management teams, directors, and HR managers, covering the essential aspects of the employee lifecycle from recruitment to disciplinary action. Over the two days of face-to-face training, we’ll provide you…
25 May Top 10 tips for handling grievances
Grievances come in many shapes and sizes and range from simple issues to complex multi-grievances. Some are a single concise page that eloquently articulates the individual’s grievances, others are meandering works of ‘war and peace’ that frazzle the brain, meaning you need to try desperately…
20 Apr Proposed reforms to harassment at work regime – what you need to know and look out for
What are the key proposed areas for change?
20 Apr Managing Bank Holidays – a quick guide to do’s and don’ts
How do you meet your legal obligations over Bank Holidays? There is no statutory right to time off on a Bank Holiday. The statutory obligations are to allow workers to take 5.6 weeks (pro-rated for part time staff) holiday a year. When that is taken,…
20 Apr Proposed reforms to flex work regime – what do you need to know and look out for?
On 23 September 2021, BEIS published a consultation document proposing reforms to the right for employees to request flexible working. The proposals included several changes meant to broaden the rights to flexible working by encouraging a more involved conversation between employee and employer about flexible working…
29 Mar NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE INCREASES FOR APRIL 2022, NEW RATES LISTED HERE:
These rates will apply from 1 April 2022 Rate from April 2022 Current rate (April 2021 to March 2022) Increase National Living Wage £9.50 £8.91 6.6% 21-22 Year Old Rate £9.18 £8.36 9.8% 18-20 Year Old Rate £6.83 £6.56 4.1% 16-17 Year Old Rate…
28 Mar Flexible Working rules are under review – what could that mean for you?
The Government have launched a consultation in September 2021 Making Flexible Working the Default with a number of proposals. Despite the heading, the proposal is not aiming to create a positive “right” to flexible working, the final decision will remain with employers, although the proposals…
25 Mar Increased sickness absence due to Covid? Can you claim refund of SSP?
If you are an eligible employer, you might be able to obtain a refund for up to two weeks COVID-related SSP costs per employee by virtue of the government’s Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme (SSPRS). Are you eligible? Eligibility criteria includes the following: What can…
24 Mar Changes to ‘right to work checks’ from April 2022
Employers do need to be aware of the following: – They are all under an obligation to undertake right to work checks or risk significant fines and penalties. Summary of the key changes An extension of the temporary online checks to September 2022. ….…please read…