Managing employees/workers
A quiz for line managers to test their knowledge on creating a working environment for good mental health.
The weekly rate of statutory sick pay increases.
Updated to refer to Hope v British Medical Association, on the dismissal of an employee for bringing vexatious grievances.
In Hope v British Medical Association, the Employment Appeal Tribunal held that the tribunal was entitled to find that the employer had acted reasonably in dismissing the employee for bringing vexatious grievances and refusing to either pursue or withdraw those grievances.
A quiz for line managers to test their knowledge on managing flexible and hybrid working teams.
For periods of incapacity that start from 17 December 2021 until 26 January 2022, there is a temporary increase to the number of days during which employees are not required to provide medical evidence of sickness absence for statutory sick pay purposes from seven days to 28 days.
A model letter to inform employees that they are being given extra wellbeing leave as a reward and to acknowledge the importance of maintaining good mental health.
In Cox v Lancashire County Council, an employment tribunal held that allowing an autistic employee's wife to accompany him at a disciplinary hearing was a reasonable adjustment under disability discrimination legislation.
Despite the coronavirus pandemic, HR professionals have had their fair share of employment law rulings to keep track of in 2021. We count down the 10 most important judgments of the year that every employer should know about.
HR and legal information and guidance relating to managing employees/workers.