Businesses are bought, sold or transferred all of the time. While many think of the body corporate moving from one owner to another, not everyone gives thought as to what happens to the employees... But they should.
Employment law
Dealing with the cost of living crisis as an employer
There are ways to help struggling employees, but caution is advised as you might inadvertently discriminate against other parts of the workforce
A question of degree
Can making exceptions for some employees during extreme weather cause you legal problems with others?
Risky business
Don’t roll your eyes. Health and safety is vital to keep everyone free from harm
FURLOUGHED WORKERS AND YOUR BUSINESS
BY: Tina Chander is a Partner at Midlands-based Wright Hassall solicitors
Note: This article originally appeared in CAT May 2020
Not that long ago, you would be forgiven if you'd never heard the word 'furlough' before. Now it is everywhere, but perhaps understandably, some employers are confused about what it is exactly, and who is eligible.
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme is designed to help businesses that would otherwise be forced to lay off staff in the face of the unprecedented disruption caused by Covid-19.
EMPLOYMENT LAWS ARE CHANGING - ARE YOU?
Many changes afoot in the 'biggest package of workplace reforms for over 20 years'