Coronavirus update – 10th March 2020
The position in the UK at present is that the Government is considering a package of employment-related measures to try to assist with the anticipated outbreak. Sick Pay The position with entitlement to Statutory Sick […]
“Please go ahead” – creating contracts by email
A recent case has highlighted the risk of employees inadvertently creating legally binding contracts by email. The case highlights the importance of ensuring that employees are trained to understand when and how a binding contract […]
Coronavirus update – 4th March 2020
Following on from the announcement of Health Secretary Matt Hancock yesterday, that those in self-isolation on medical advice should be treated as on sick leave, and may be eligible for statutory sick pay, Boris Johnson […]
Coronavirus – what employers need to know
Following Public Health England issuing details that widespread transmission of coronavirus in the UK is now “highly likely”, here is some crucial insight for business leaders. Also known as COVID-19, the illness has seen 13 […]
Key SRA changes to have on your radar
2020 promises to be a year of change from several perspectives, not least in the field of employment law. ESPHR’s founder, Peter Byrne, recently spoke to CIPHR, to explore developments across solicitors’ regulation which will impact […]
How the calculation of annual leave will change in 2020
As employees look to begin planning their annual leave for the year ahead, there are some fundamental changes to holiday entitlement that HR teams must be aware of. Our senior solicitor, Arwen Makin, spoke to CIPHR recently, […]
Ethical Veganism capable of being a protected philosophical belief
Less than a week into the new decade – and with all the normal and expected hype of New Year’s resolutions, bad jokes about everyone having perfect vision, ‘Dry January’ and ‘Veganuary’ – along came […]
Medical reports – and what you need to know as an employer
Employers quite often have to request medical reports when they are dealing with long or short-term absences or an employee who has a disability. The purpose for requesting a report can be as simple as […]