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Employers guide for preventing sexual harassment in the workplace

A factsheet illustrating the reasonable steps required to prevent and deal with sexual harassment in the workplace

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Tribunal Compensation Limits 2024/25

A summary of updated Tribunal Compensation Limits effective from 6 April 2024

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Statutory Payments 2024/25

An easy to scan summary of an employer's statutory payment rates for 2024-2025.

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Sexual Harassment Myth Buster – Banter

If the “victim” has previously engaged in “banter” of a sexual nature with the alleged harasser and they have ceased in doing so and made it clear they want it to stop, then it can still constitute harassment.

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Sexual Harassment Myth Buster – Comments Directed at Others

An individual can bring a claim for sexual harassment against comments directed at others.

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Sexual Harassment Myth Buster – Different Perceptions

A victim’s claimed reaction to the unwanted conduct is unlikely to qualify if it is bizarre or hypersensitive.

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Sexual Harassment Myth Buster – Failure to Complain

Victims may put up with the unwanted conduct rather than report it but this can still constitute harassment and grounds for a legitimate claim.

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Sexual Harassment Myth Buster – Isolated Instances

A one off single comment that is not repeated can constitute sexual misconduct serious enough to result in dismissal.

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Sexual Harassment Myth Buster – Suspension

Allegations of sexual harassment may not always result in the immediate suspension, employers should deal with each case in the context of the individual circumstances.

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Sexual Harassment Myth Buster – Types of Harasser

Sexual harassment allegations are not only from a man’s inappropriate actions / comments towards a woman, it can happen the other way round and by someone of the same sex.

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Holiday Leave & Pay

Guidance for employers regarding paid holiday leave, including important changes to holiday rights under the Working Time Regulations which came into force in January 2024.

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Redundancy Selection Matrix

Sample redundancy selection matrix.

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Collective Consultation Requirements

A step-by-step guide to managing proposed redundancies, the appeals process and collective consultation requirements.

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Managing Redundancy – less than 20 employees

How to manage the redundancy process when faced with re-organisation or restructure in organisations with fewer than 20 employees.

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Redundancy & Maternity

The redundancy process that an employer should follow where employees are either pregnant (and at work) or on maternity leave.

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Mental Health & Wellbeing in the Workplace

This factsheet discusses the issues surrounding mental health and how employers can take positive steps to improve the general mental health and wellbeing of employees.

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Managing Absence – Long Term Ill-Health

An employer's guide to managing long term absence due to ill-health.

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Managing Absence – Persistent Short Term

A manager's guide to addressing an employee's persistent short term absence.

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Tribunal Compensation Limits 2023/24

A summary of updated Tribunal Compensation Limits effective from 1 April 2023

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Statutory Payment Rates 2023/24

An easy to scan summary of an employer's statutory payment rates for 2023-2024.

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Trade Union Recognition

The stages of Trade Union Recognition and how to apply these in your organisation.

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Domestic Abuse Policy

This policy outlines the support mechanisms that the employer makes available to employees who are at risk of / subject to domestic abuse.

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Tribunal Compensation Limits 2022/23

A summary of updated Tribunal Compensation Limits effective from 6 April 2022

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Statutory Payment Rates 2022/23

An easy to scan summary of an employer's statutory payment rates for 2022-2023.

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Living with COVID-19 – What do the Government’s changes mean for employers?

The end of COVID restrictions does not necessarily mean the end of COVID-related issues for employers. This factsheet looks at the most likely questions employers will have following the lifting of restrictions.

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Self-Isolation Rules

As the UK moves to step 4 of the Coronavirus roadmap, this factsheet summarises the current self-isolation requirements and the changes which will take effect on 16 August 2021.

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Business Restructures – Employment Law Implications

A summary of the employment law issues which might arise during restructuring exercises and how these might affect the planning and implementation of such changes.

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Tribunal Compensation Limits 2021/22

A summary of new employment tribunal compensation limits as of 1st April 2021

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Statutory Payment Rates 2021/22

An easy to scan summary of an employer's statutory payment rates for 2021-2022.

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Key Checkpoints for Employers – COVID-19 Roadmap

A summary of the key implications for employers to consider following the Government's COVID-19 response - Spring 2021 report.

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Temporary Homeworking Policy

A temporary homeworking policy in response to the current situation relating to Coronavirus.

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Individual Consultation Meeting Checklist

Record of consultation meeting to ensure consistency of treatment and that all avenues are explored.

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Instant Messaging – Staff Notice

Notice to employees to make them aware of unacceptable use of IM messaging which will lead to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal.

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Trial Period Letter

Sample letter to advise the employee of the terms of a trial period.

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Bullying & Harassment Policy

Sample bullying and harassment policy for employers.

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Obstacles to returning to the workplace during COVID-19 – Childcare commitments

What to do if an employee cannot return to work due to extraordinary and/or ongoing childcare commitments.

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BREXIT HR and employment law implications

Brexit – The HR & Employment Law Implications

We examine the HR and Employment Law implications of the Brexit deal between the UK and EU.

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The HR Impact of COVID-19

An up to date summary of advice we have provided regarding the HR implications of COVID-19, since the start of the pandemic.

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Extended Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

Updated details regarding the extension to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, including who the scheme is open to, what employers can claim and flexible furloughing.

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COVID Alert Levels

Details regarding the COVID alert levels in respect of the latest Coronavirus lockdown tiers.

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Employee Self-Isolation – Guidance for Employers

Guidance for employers regarding self-isolation if an employee has symptoms or has tested positive for coronavirus, is contacted by a test and trace service, or is returning to the UK and may need to quarantine.

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Annual leave, COVID-19 and quarantine – What employers need to know

Advice for employers regarding annual leave and quarantine during COVID-19.

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Conducting a reasonable disciplinary investigation

A step-by-step guide to conducting a reasonable disciplinary investigation.

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Flexible Furlough Scheme

Frequently asked questions regarding the Government's Flexible Furlough Scheme.

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Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

Updated details regarding the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, including flexible furloughing, employers costs and the introduction of a Job Retention Bonus.

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Update to wages for furloughed workers

Changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and breakdown of wages for furloughed workers.

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Obstacles to returning to the workplace during COVID-19 – Employee is working for another employer

What to do if an employee is working for another employer.

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Obstacles to returning to the workplace during COVID-19 – Bereavement

What to do if an employee has died or suffered a bereavement.

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Obstacles to returning to the workplace during COVID-19 – Workplace unsafe

What to do if an employee believes the workplace is unsafe.

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Obstacles to returning to the workplace during COVID-19 – Travel into work

What to do if an employee is concerned about travel into work.

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Obstacles to returning to the workplace during COVID-19 – Coronavirus symptoms

What to do if an employee has, or lives with someone who has, Coronavirus symptoms.

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Obstacles to returning to the workplace during COVID-19 – Mental health condition

What do to if an employee has a clinical or mental health condition.

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Obstacles to returning to the workplace during COVID-19 – Moderate risk employee

What to do if an employee is classed as moderate risk ('clinically vulnerable').

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Obstacles to returning to the workplace during COVID-19 – High risk employee

What to do if an employee is classed as high risk ('clinically extremely vulnerable').

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Obstacles to returning to the workplace during COVID-19 – Employee lives with someone who is high risk

What to do if an employee is living with someone who is classed as high risk and shielding.

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Keeping in touch with employees during furlough

Here are a few tips on how best to stay in regular contact during any period of absence, including furlough.

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Advice for employees in dealing with anxiety and wellbeing linked to COVID-19

This guidance advises us how we can we protect our mental health and wellbeing whilst being isolated during the Coronavirus outbreak.

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Lay Offs & Short Time Working

Guidance for employers regarding lay offs and short time working.

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Coronavirus – Guidance for Employers

An overview of the main HR and Employment Law issues relating to the management of Coronavirus in the workplace.

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Statutory Payment Rates 2020/21

An easy to scan summary of an employer's statutory payment rates for 2020-2021.

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Tribunal Compensation Limits 2020/21

A summary of new employment tribunal compensation limits as of 6th April 2020.

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When Disciplinary Processes Go Wrong – Accompanying Person

The problems employers can cause themselves in relation to the employee’s accompanying person and the corresponding statutory right.

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When Disciplinary Processes Go Wrong – Adjournments

The importance of adjournments.

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When Disciplinary Processes Go Wrong – Allegations, Evidence & Forewarning

The importance of ensuring that employees know what to expect at a disciplinary hearing.

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When Disciplinary Processes Go Wrong – Choice of Chair

The problems that can result from putting the wrong the person in the hot seat at investigation, disciplinary and / or appeal stage.

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When Disciplinary Processes Go Wrong – Historical Warnings

The occasional over-reliance that employers place on historical disciplinary warnings when deciding to dismiss.

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When Disciplinary Processes Go Wrong – Mitigating Factors

The importance of considering mitigating factors when deciding on the appropriate disciplinary sanction.

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When Disciplinary Processes Go Wrong – Undue Influence

We look at the HR team exerting too much influence on the eventual outcome of a disciplinary process.

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TUPE

Learn when TUPE applies, how it affects employment rights, and the key steps to take during the incoming and outgoing transfer process.

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Pre-termination Negotiations & Settlement Agreements

Essential guidance for managers conducting pre-termination negotiations and settlement agreements.

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National Living Wage

A guide to the National Living Wage as of 1 April 2016.

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Managing Performance

How to manage poor performance through the performance management process and when to escalate to disciplinary stage.

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Grievance Steps

There are two types of employee grievance. Learn how to investigate these, manage hearings and understand the appeal process.

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Discipline Road Map

A simple step-by-step guide to the disciplinary process.

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Social Media

When does social media become a problem in the workplace? What steps can employers take to protect the interests of their organisation and its employees?

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Managing Poor Performance

A manager's comprehensive guide to managing poor performance within your team.

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Maternity Rights

A step-by-step guide to managing an employee through maternity notification and leave, through to their return to work.

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Employment Rights of Apprentices

An employers guide to the two types of apprenticeships, contracts and the employment rights of an apprentice.

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White Paper – Holiday Pay

White paper examining various legal cases around holiday pay and their potential impact on employers.

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Variation to Contract – Less than 20 employees

White paper examining an employer's responsibilities when proposing a contract variation in businesses with fewer than 20 employees.

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Shared Parental Leave

A comprehensive set of questions and answers for employers around shared parental leave.

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Pensions – Auto-enrolment

A detailed look at an employer's obligations around employee pensions, contributions and eligibility in the form of a Q&A.

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Protecting LinkedIn Contacts

Who owns an employee's LinkedIn contacts and what happens to them when an employee leaves the business?

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E-Cigarettes in the Workplace

What rights do employees have around using e-cigarettes in the workplace? We consider an employer's legal obligations.

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Zero Hours Contracts

We dispel some of the common misconceptions around Zero Hours contracts and outline the advantages, when used properly.

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Gender Pay Gap Reporting

We take a look at an employer's responsibilities around mandatory gender pay gap reporting, which can into force in February 2016.

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Working in High Temperatures

Hints and tips on how to address the issues related to working in high temperatures.

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