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What is the living wage used by the Living Wage Foundation and how is it calculated?

Updated to reflect increases to the "real living wage", as set by the Living Wage Foundation, from 23 October 2024.
If a third party harasses an employee, will the employer be liable for the third party's actions under the Equality Act 2010?

Updated to refer to the Employment Rights Bill, which includes provisions to introduce employer liability for third-party harassment.
What should an employer do if employees refuse to work with a colleague?

If a group of employees is refusing to work with a colleague, the employer should investigate the reason ...
Are figures available on the amount of compensation awarded in unfair dismissal cases?

Updated to reflect the latest employment tribunal statistics.
If an employee has an immigration status with "no recourse to public funds", are they eligible for benefits such as statutory maternity pay and statutory sick pay?

Yes. An employee who has "no recourse to public funds" because of their immigration status will be entitled to statutory family-related pay and statutory sick pay, provided that ...
Can an employer change an employee's hours where there is no contractual clause authorising it to do so?

Updated to reflect the statutory code of practice on dismissal and re-engagement, which applies from 18 July 2024.
How long must an employer consult with employees for when seeking agreement to change their contracts?

Updated to reflect the statutory code of practice on dismissal and re-engagement, which applies from 18 July 2024.
Is it possible to change the terms of a contract by dismissing the employee then re-engaging them under different terms?

Updated to reflect the statutory code of practice on dismissal and re-engagement, which applies from 18 July 2024.
Do all employees have to agree to a change to their contractual terms before the employer can implement the change?

Updated to reflect the statutory code of practice on dismissal and re-engagement, which applies from 18 July 2024.
What is an employee value proposition (EVP)?

An employee value proposition (EVP) is the unique set of benefits and rewards that an organisation offers to its employees in exchange for their contribution at work. It encompasses ...

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What is the living wage used by the Living Wage Foundation and how is it calculated?

If a third party harasses an employee, will the employer be liable for the third party's actions under the Equality Act 2010?

What should an employer do if employees refuse to work with a colleague?

Are figures available on the amount of compensation awarded in unfair dismissal cases?

If an employee has an immigration status with "no recourse to public funds", are they eligible for benefits such as statutory maternity pay and statutory sick pay?

Can an employer change an employee's hours where there is no contractual clause authorising it to do so?

How long must an employer consult with employees for when seeking agreement to change their contracts?

Is it possible to change the terms of a contract by dismissing the employee then re-engaging them under different terms?

Do all employees have to agree to a change to their contractual terms before the employer can implement the change?

What is an employee value proposition (EVP)?

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