Changes to Statutory Payments from 1 April 2018
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class="textsize"]Changes to Statutory Payments from 1 April 2018 From April 2018, there will be a rise in the statutory rates for maternity pay, paternity pay, shared parental pay, adoption pay and sick pay. With effect from 1 April 2018 statutory maternity, adoption, paternity and shared parental pay will rise from £140.98 to £145.18, and the weekly rate for the first 6 weeks will be 90% of the employee’s average weekly earnings. Statutory...
What is GDPR and our role as a business.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class="textsize"]What is GDPR? The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is the biggest change in data protection laws for 20 years, and when it comes into effect on May 25th, 2018, it intends to give European citizens back control over their personal data. Its impact won’t just be felt in Europe though, as it will have wider implications for companies across the world that hold data on the continent. Why should businesses...
Does Voluntary Overtime count towards Holiday Pay?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class="textsize"] The question whether voluntary overtime and normally worked (normal remuneration) for the purpose of calculating holiday pay? During a recent case held at Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council v Willetts the EAT has said yes. The Respondents were Operatives that had been working for the Council. Their roles were electricians, plumbers, roofers and similar who, as well as working day jobs, also worked entirely voluntary overtime which paid additional standby and callout...
£23,000 for employee’s 97p mistake
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class="textsize"] A tribunal has ordered retail giant Ikea to pay an employee who was sacked for stealing a milkshake that cost 97p over £23,000 in compensation. What monumental error did this employer make? Some big mistakes Every so often we report on cases or events where the employee's involved have made simple but fatal errors, some of which have ended up costing thousands of pounds in compensations. In March 2016 a report...
Advice for employers about the Control of Vibration Regulations 2005
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3" css=".vc_custom_1482321337664{padding-right: 10% !important;}"][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text el_class="textsize"] The information below will help employers understand their roles under the Control of Vibration Regulations 2005. This regulation came into force in 2005. If your business is involved in using hand-guided power equipment and powered machines with process hand-held materials then this information will help you remain compliant. If your business involves the regular and frequent use of hand-held power tools this information will be...
Accommodation Offset Rates Explained
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3" css=".vc_custom_1482321337664{padding-right: 10% !important;}"][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text el_class="textsize"] Introduction Many hospitality operators often provide accommodation for staff, this has been done for many years. If we take Butlin’s in Minehead as an example they have somewhat 800 staff living at the resort. Most employees can’t afford to pay for accommodation so as part of their employment agreement Butlin’s supply the accommodation as their business is in the provision of accommodation anyhow for their guests. How...
UK Gender Pay Gap
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3" css=".vc_custom_1482321337664{padding-right: 10% !important;}"][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text el_class="textsize"] What is the Gender Pay Gap? The gender pay gap is an equality degree that indicates the difference in average earnings between women and men. The UK gender pay gap is at its lowest stage ever - just over 18 percent. The gender pay gap does not show variations in pay for similar jobs. Unequal pay for women and men has been unlawful for 45 years. What are the...
Maternity and paternity pay and leave explained
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3" css=".vc_custom_1482321337664{padding-right: 10% !important;}"][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text el_class="textsize"] What is Statutory Maternity Leave? When you’re expecting a baby, you’re entitled to year of Statutory Maternity Leave. It does not matter how long you have been in your job. When It comes to maternity pay and leave, you’re not going to claim one without the other. While you’re entitled to 52 weeks off work, you'll only get maternity pay for 39 of them if you’re eligible. When...
Job opportunity for someone to join our fast paced HR Department as a HR Advisor.
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3" css=".vc_custom_1482321337664{padding-right: 10% !important;}"][vc_column_text el_class="textsize"] We are pleased to be able to offer a great opportunity for someone to join our fast paced HR Department as an HR Advisor. [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class="textsize"]You will be responsible for delivery of a full range of human resource services including, but not limited to, advising our wide range of clients on the various issues they encounter including absenteeism, performance management and disciplinary and grievance matters. You will...
8 ways To Reduce Stress In The Workplace
Stress in the workplace Stress is a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances. In today’s society, it’s an ever growing prevalent. When employees are stressed productivity can go into decline and can be a start of a vicious cycle. It is estimated work-related stress in the UK costs businesses millions of pounds a year. In an ideal world, it would be advised to...