Managing employees/workers
A four-day working week may be attractive for employees, but what challenges could organisations encounter? Ashleigh Webber looks at some of the practicalities of the shorter working week.
What will HR leaders be focusing on in 2022? We share valuable insights into the priorities of HR and the future of the workplace from our annual survey of the HR community.
We highlight key cases due to be decided in 2022 and discuss their impact on HR. These include cases on: vicarious liability, holiday pay, agency workers, compulsory retirement ages, and coronavirus-related health and safety cases. We will also be reflecting on the key decisions from last year and look forward to the case law trends likely to emerge this year.
There have been multiple reports of employers limiting the sick pay entitlement of employees who have chosen not to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Consultant editor Darren Newman explains the potential risks in terms of contractual entitlements, discrimination and employee relations.
A quiz for line managers to test their knowledge on managing poor performance.
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.
HR and legal information and guidance relating to managing employees/workers.