What can my Employer do to get the best out of me?

May 20, 2019March 23, 2019 by

Performance is the primary determinant which defines the quality of the employee. It is a vital aspect for both the employee and the employers. All companies render a sharp focus on the results for their betterment. It is also critical for the staff to understand their key strengths and improve their professional knowledge. Every company has its own unique strategy to motivate their employees to achieve their best outcome. However, …

Agency Workers – What you Need to Know

May 15, 2019March 22, 2019 by

An agency worker, by definition, is one who has a contract with an agency, but he/she works temporarily for an employer. An agency worker is also called a temp. When you work, the employer can tell you how you should do your work. Here are things that apply to you if you are an agency worker. A contract is signed between you and an agency The agency can temporarily supply …

Whistleblowing for Employees in the United Kingdom – Infographic

May 22, 2019March 21, 2019 by

Is there really a difference between a whistleblower and a snitch? The line separating the two seems to get blurry as the days go by. While a snitch probably discloses information to save/ protect himself from repercussion, a whistleblower does so for the greater good. It is sad thing today that a negative connotation is linked to the word ‘whistleblower’. Whistleblowers see wrong and speak up immediately. Surely this should …

How has Brexit impacted employment law?

April 23, 2019March 20, 2019 by

What is the current position? As of now, April 2019, nothing has changed. Present legislations and case laws continue to apply. What changes will there be to employment law on Brexit? Whether UK can quit from current European law requirements in the future or not will totally depend on future relationship with Europe. There may be trade arrangements which may involve accepting some or all of employment legislations. Even if …

What is Workplace Monitoring?

May 20, 2019March 19, 2019 by

Do your employers monitor your activities whilst you are working? Believe it or not, it is their right. As per the law, employers have the right to monitor workers. They can monitor the workplace in the following ways: by opening mail or email by recording on CCTV cameras by using software to check email by checking phone logs and recording calls by checking websites, you have visited by making videos …

Employee’s Statutory Rights Summarised

May 20, 2019March 18, 2019 by

With the United Kingdom there are specific laws and regulation to protect the rights of the employees and employers. These laws ensure the fair treatment of all the employees and also define their rights throughout their period of employment. These regulations are known as the statutory rights. Previously, discrimination was common. People were treated differently based on their colour, religion, gender and social strata. The work environment reflected this prejudice …

Why Diversity and Inclusion is Important in Workplace – Infographic

May 22, 2019March 14, 2019 by

Implementing diversity and inclusion in the workplace is not just a trend – it has tangible and direct benefits. Organisations with greater workplace diversity are considered to outperform their competitors and gain higher profits! What is diversity in the workplace? It means a company employs people with different characteristics, age, religion, gender, cultural background, religion, education, language, race, abilities, education, languages, etc. What is inclusion in the workplace? It means …

What is a Fair Redundancy Trial Period?

May 20, 2019March 12, 2019 by

Employment law supports employee rights; ranging from employment contracts and trial periods, to redundancies and even to claiming unfair and wrongful dismissals. It is set up to guide employees and employers alike. It is key when navigating the complex and emotional time of redundancy. The redundancy notice period A redundancy period is the period given to an employee between the notice of redundancy and the last working day. The redundancy …

Tribunal Claims in UK rise since abolishment of fees

May 20, 2019March 11, 2019 by

According to statistics released by the Ministry of Justice, single employment claims were on an all-time high and grew by over 90% in the last quarter of 2017 as compared to the previous year. This increase in claims is believed to be accounted for abolition of employment tribunal fee in July 2017. Abolishment of fees has made employees much more empowered to bring claims against their employers since they don’t …

Will Brexit disadvantage the disabled?

May 20, 2019March 10, 2019 by

There has been little discussion on what Brexit actually implies for ordinary voters, especially the 11 million people residing in UK with a limiting long term disability, impairment or illness. This is a serious matter and many initiatives have been taken in the past to have a positive impact on day to day lives of disabled people. We are living in a society which is said to be designed by …