New rules on tips are expected in October – are you prepared?

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Whatever the nature of your business, if your staff receive tips then you should be aware of changes that are expected to come into force on 1 October pending non-statutory guidance which is still being produced. The aim of the new rules is to introduce greater fairness and transparency about tips in workplaces and, in […]

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Disability Discrimination: Making Reasonable Adjustments for Employees

A black and white image featuring a wheelchair user in the right-hand corner of the image in an office environment. The corridor is visible but no other people are in the building. The weelchair handle is coloured in a magenta pink which are the brand colours for Fraser Dawbarn with the user's hand looking to move forward through the corridor.

A recent case in the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT), Miller v Rentokil, has provided some clear lessons to Employers to make reasonable adjustments for employees with disabilities.  The EAT considered whether or not the Company should have made reasonable adjustments when it dismissed a disabled employee instead of trialling him in an alternative role. The […]

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Could the Current Consultation on Employment Tribunal Fees Affect You?

If you are an employer, the answer is ‘only if you have a Tribunal claim brought against you and lose’. The consultation, which started in late January and will conclude in late March, proposes that claimants will in due course need to pay a £55 issue fee in order to bring a claim.  The fee […]

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The Calculation of Holiday Pay, The New Regulations

On 1st January 2024 the Government introduced new regulations relating to calculation of holiday pay.  Those regulations are to take effect from April 2024.   The Current Regime Under the current Working Time Regulations, holiday pay is covered by Regulation 13 and Regulations 13A.  Regulation 13, for full-time employees, means that they are entitled to […]

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Embracing Diersity: CIPD’s Latest Guidance on Transgender and Non-Binary Equality and Inclusion in the Workplace

In today’s rapidly evolving world, fostering diversity, equality, and inclusion in the workplace is not just a moral imperative but also a strategic advantage for organisations.  Recognising the diverse identities and experiences of all employees is essential for creating a more inclusive and productive workplace.  The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) has taken […]

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How Can Employers Support Employees Through Divorce or Separation?

As a good employer, you will always have your team’s wellbeing in mind.  This can, and should, extend to being supportive whenever you realise that someone is going through a family break up.  So, what can you do in practical terms? The most important thing is usually to be flexible where possible. Legally, employees have […]

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What Rights Do Employees Have During Menopause?

Menopause is a natural stage in a woman’s life, but it can bring about various physical and emotional challenges.  It is hoped that employers will be sympathetic to any of its employees experiencing menopausal symptoms, however, this may not always be the case. Employees who feel they are being forced out of their job due […]

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How Can Employers Help Employees Through Menopause?

The menopause is a natural phase of life, typically occurring between 45 and 55 years of age, however, it can affect women at a much younger age.  Given that our population are living and working for longer, sometimes past retirement age, it is crucial for employers to be aware of the menopause and its variety […]

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DO DENTAL ASSOCIATES NOW HAVE THE LEGAL STATUS OF WORKERS AND WHY DOES IT MATTER?

All Dental Associates are recognised by HMRC as self-employed. That recognition is for tax purposes and does not govern their legal status. The legal status of Dental Associates being self-employed is now under threat, following the recent decision of the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) case, Sejpel v Rodericks Dental Limited. This case overturned the decision […]

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A PHILISOPHICAL BELIEF FOR ALL YOU FOOTBALL FANS

  There is a growing trend facing employers, particularly when they dismiss an employee with less than 2 years’ service (which is the qualifying period for unfair dismissal) and the reason for the dismissal is related to their philosophical belief. If that is the reason, then it amounts to discrimination and there is no qualifying […]

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