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Living Wage v Minimum Wage
Photo Credit: iainr via Compfight cc The Living Wage Foundation (LWF) the living wage for London is £8.55 an hour and for the rest of the UK £7.45 an hour. Compare that with the national minimum wage...
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Could you become an Employee Shareholder?
Photo Credit: galleryquantum via Compfight cc In September 2013 a new form of employee is due to come into effect. In consideration of an employee becoming an “employee shareholder” (instead of just an...
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What are my rights to pay at work?
Photo Credit: austinevan via Compfight cc If you have worked, then as an employee you are entitled to be paid. You are also entitled to be paid if you cannot work due to sickness or being on maternity...
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What is redundancy?
Photo Credit: kevin dooley via Compfight cc Redundancy is a form of dismissal from work when applies when the work you were doing is no longer needed. Redundancy is regularly referred to as being...
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Changes to cap on Compensation for an Unfair Dismissal
Photo Credit: swisscan via Compfight cc Anyone dismissed on or after the 29 July 2013 will be subject to a new cap on compensation they are entitled to. The cap will be the lower of the current ceiling...
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How important are contracts in the workplace?
Photo Credit: SalFalko via Compfight cc A contract of employment is an agreement between an employer and employee. It is the basis of an employment relationship. Even if you do not have anything in...
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Know Your Rights! – Flexible Working Hours
Photo Credit: Cyberslayer via Compfight cc If a employee has worked for the company for a minimum of 26 weeks and are the parent or carer of a child who is under 17 or under 18 and disabled then they...
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When does a dismissal for reason of redundancy give rise to a claim for...
Photo Credit: thetaxhaven via Compfight cc Where a genuine redundancy situation exists i.e. the work of the kind carried out by the employee has diminished an employer may be entitled to make the...
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What is a settlement agreement?
Photo Credit: Victor1558 via Compfight cc It is often the case an employer will suggest a settlement agreement, previously called a compromise agreement prior to 29 July 2013, to be signed by an...
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2014 TUPE Regulations
Photo Credit: Victor1558 via Compfight cc The 2014 TUPE came into play in January 2014 and effect any TUPE Transfer which takes place after the transfer date. As such they are not retrospective. During...
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