One survey suggests that the average homeworker takes 2.4 days off sick each year. By contrast, other research has found that a ‘typical employee’ takes 6.4 days off sick each year. This survey focused mainly on work-based employees. Great news, right? Not necessarily. The difference may be down to ‘presenteeism’. This is where an employee…
BBC cleared of equal pay discrimination
An investigation by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has found no unlawful acts of equal pay discrimination by the BBC following high-profile complaints by female presenters. The EHRC’s report, which was published on 12th November 2020, criticised the BBC’s inadequate record-keeping, communication, and complaints system. The EHRC also recommended improvements to rebuild trust…
Preparing for the end of the Brexit transition period
The Brexit transition is the period agreed in the UK-EU Withdrawal Agreement in which the UK is no longer a member of the EU but continues to be subject to EU rules and remains a member of the single market and customs union. It ends on 31st December 2020. What should you do? Check the…
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Must you put redundant employees on your bank list?
Many of you will have made employees redundant this year. You’re obliged to consider ways of saving their jobs but does this duty extend to putting employees on your list of bank workers? In Aramark (UK) Ltd v Fernandes, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (‘EAT’) said no. When Aramark made Mr Fernandes redundant, it had a…
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Should you extend probation if a new hire has been absent?
A new employee has been absent for most of their probation period. Where do you stand? Assessment When someone joins your business, you want to use that honeymoon period to assess their abilities and whether they are suitable. It is for you to decide how long that process will take. Typically, the more senior the…
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