by Molly Quin | Jul 31, 2024 | Uncategorized
Hasty Resignations The general rule when an employee resigns is that the employer accepts it. If the employee later changes their mind and wishes to stay in their job, it is usually up to the employer whether or not the employee is permitted to retract their...
by Molly Quin | Jul 23, 2024 | Uncategorized
King’s Speech The King made his speech on 17 July 2024. He spoke more about the first 100 days of the Labour government and revealed some of the rationale behind new employment rights. These rights, discussed in previous posts, are planned to be introduced by the...
by Molly Quin | Jul 3, 2024 | Uncategorized
Obesity and Discrimination Obesity is the accumulation of excessive body fat, defined as a body mass index (BMI) of over 30. It is often unfairly associated with negative personality traits such as laziness, and gluttony. Obese people can therefore find it more...
by Molly Quin | Jun 26, 2024 | Uncategorized
Labour Government and Zero-Hour Contracts A zero-hours contract does not guarantee the employee any minimum number of hours of work, meaning that there can be long periods when no work at all is available. Contracts vary in respect of the employee’s obligations to...
by Molly Quin | Jun 26, 2024 | Uncategorized
Employment (Allocation of Tips) Bill What is the new law? The Employment (Allocation of Tips) Bill will be in force from 1 October 2024. From that date, employers will be required to allocate tips to staff in a fair way, in line with a statutory Code of Practice. The...
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