What is Gender Gap & Gender Equality in the workplace?
Gender inequality in the workplace is an important topic that companies need to work on when looking for their business growth.
Is workplace pension worth it? Pension in the workplace explained
Things can get tricky for some people after retirement when they do not have a source of earnings. And a pension in the workplace is a savings scheme to help employees enjoy the later years of their life without compromising their standard of living. Read on to learn about workplace pensions, their benefits, eligibility, and […]
The Impact of Brexit and COVID-19 on Holiday Entitlement
Most UK workers are entitled to 28 days annual holiday, which includes bank holidays. However, in regular times only a proportion of this can be carried over to the following year. Thus, in most situations, it is a case of “use it or lose it”; if you fail to take your annual holiday, then it […]
Britain Outside the EU – What will January 2021 Bring for Your Business?
After years of tumult and uncertainty the Brexit transition phase ends on 31 December 2020, completing Britain’s process of leaving the European Union, so what will January 2021 bring for your business? Here are a few things to look out for. Most things will be the same for now. The end of the transition period […]
COVID-19 – UK Government Changes Annual Leave Carry Over Rules to Help Workers and Businesses
COVID-19 has led to Important changes to the rules on the carryover of annual leave. Here’s what you need to know. Over the past few weeks, the response to the global coronavirus pandemic has drastically changed the face of business in the UK and many other countries. Offices have emptied out as employees work from […]
How to Protect Your Team and Your Business From COVID-19
The new coronavirus, COVID-19 has been spreading around the world, with cases and deaths reported in an ever-growing number of countries. As governments put in place measures to control its spread, many businesses are feeling the squeeze. Advice for employers has been issued by governments around the world, including the UK, Australia, and Canada. Beyond […]
Can You Refuse a Leave Request for Specific Dates?
You might not like doing it, but in any business, it is sometimes necessary to refuse a leave request. This can be done by giving written notice as long as the holiday you are turning down, so to refuse a leave request for three days off, you would need to give three days’ notice. If […]
Can you carry over leave for an employee?
It is possible to carry over leave for an employee who has not taken it, but what are the rules, and how do you do it? There are many good reasons, as we’ve talked about on this blog before, for encouraging staff to use up their holiday entitlement before the end of their annual leave […]
Zero Hours Contracts – Recent News
Zero-hours contracts have been around for many years, and have been a source of controversy for just as long. What are they, what are the controversies, and how are they changing? What Are They? Zero hours contracts are based on flexibility. They establish a contract of employment between the company and the worker, guaranteeing rights […]
What to Expect in 2019 – Trends and Law Changes in Annual Leave
As another year draws to a close, managers and HR professionals are casting an eye to the year ahead. So what changes will 2019 hold for those of us managing annual leave and workplace absence? There aren’t many specific rule changes in the pipeline for 2019 yet, but here are a few things we think […]