Managing employees/workers
A model letter informing an employee who has been placed on short-time working that they can return to normal working.
Many organisations moved to large-scale homeworking overnight when coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown arrangements were introduced. But as governments ease restrictions, some are now actively considering whether or not the arrangements could be made permanent.
Andy Cruse, clinical director at Cruse Bereavement Care, joins us to give some practical advice on supporting employees who have suffered a bereavement as a result of, or during, the coronavirus pandemic.
In Adenusi v London Underground Ltd, an employment tribunal held that the employee's dismissal for sexual harassment was unfair because the employer did not carry out a reasonable investigation.
In Ferguson and others v Astrea Asset Management Ltd, the Employment Appeal Tribunal held that the transferor's substantial improvements to the employment contracts of senior employees shortly before the transfer were void under TUPE legislation and the EU abuse of law principle.
Practical guidance on supporting a bereaved employee, including compassionate leave and other options for time off, external support that may be available and preparing for the employee's return to work.
A model policy to set out the rights of employees to compassionate leave.
A model policy to set out how your organisation supports bereaved staff.
Darren Newman, employment lawyer, discusses how employers can manage common HR issues, including disciplinary, grievance and performance management processes, during the coronavirus crisis.
A model form to enable a line manager to record a health and safety risk assessment with an employee who is working from home for all or some of their working week.
HR and legal information and guidance relating to managing employees/workers.