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18 Oct Morrisons refuse to pay full sick pay to non-vaccinated staff
As a method to encourage vaccination, reduce the risks of transmission and resulting staff absence though isolation and to save the huge sick pay costs incurred by Morrisons, they have implemented a change to terms whereby they will not pay full sick pay to those…
18 Oct ‘Fire and re-hire’ – what does it mean and how can it help employers?
“Fire and Re-hire” as a concept have become buzz words of the pandemic and the use of this tactic has been challenged by Unions and employees, most notably in some high-profile disputes reported in the press, such as BA and British Gas, both of which…
05 Oct Some Useful Tips On Dealing with Self-Isolation in the Workplace
Rules on self-isolation have changed, as we set out in our Blog post of 11th August: https://blog.bridgeehr.co.uk/articles/what-do-employers-need-to-know-about-the-changes-to-self-isolation-rules To recap, from 16th August: The following with apply to those who are under 18 years and 6 months old or who are fully vaccinated (both doses plus…
27 Sep Employer Found to have Unfairly Dismissed and Discriminated After Failing to Consider Asthma-Related Absences
In this recent case, the employer was aware of the health condition (that did in this case amount to a disability under the Equality Act 2010) of their teacher, being asthmatic that was present from 2013. The employee in question subsequently had numerous asthma-related absences…
27 Sep Status of Workers Bill to Receive Second Reading in the House of Lords
This is a private members’ Bill seeking to consolidate the complex definitions of ‘employee’, ‘worker’ and ‘employer’ in the present key UK legislation that defines what each one is in law and which in turn then provides some with more rights and benefits than others….
27 Sep Directors’ Responsibilities to be Extended: government consultation closed
Following the corporate governance failings in the collapse of a number of high-profile businesses (such as Thomas Cooke and BHS, to name two), the BEIS has published a report and proposals to consult on extending and tightening corporate governance and audit obligations, including the following:…
27 Sep Prevention of Workplace Sexual Harassment: new legislation is on its way
Following extensive consultations during 2018 – 2021, the Government has made clear they will now bring forward the following new legislation: – This is a very significant change that will, in our view, create more risks and more claims against employers. Understanding the new rules…
27 Sep Temporary Right to Work Checks Via Video Conference Extended
The temporary variation to the rules allowing right to work documents to be checked remotely were tabled to end on 31 August 2021. They will, however, now continue to be permitted to April 2022. It appears the overall intention is to eventually introduce a more…
15 Sep Some Workplace Vaccination FAQs
Can I ask my employees/workers for proof of their vaccination status? Due to GDPR rules and the sensitive nature of health data, it is not advisable to ask “in case” but only if and when notified of a contact by the employee/worker (excluding registered Care…