Carrie Tutte

On 20 July 2023, the Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Bill received Royal Assent. The Bill grants eligible employees the right to request flexible working patterns, such as remote work, flexible hours, or job-sharing, allowing them to better manage personal responsibilities and professional commitments. By fostering a more adaptable and inclusive work environment, the UK aims … Read more

The unique combination of post-Covid pandemic, a cost of living crisis, a rise in flexible working and the increased awareness of the importance of maintaining wellbeing and good mental health has seen concept of ‘quiet quitting’ gain traction. What is quiet quitting? Quiet quitting is not a worker simply giving up their job, instead, the … Read more

Is there any risk in dismissing staff with short service? In short yes, it’s true that the qualifying length of service for an unfair dismissal claim is two years, however there are other claims that could be raised against an employer if the reason for the dismissal is considered to be ‘automatically unfair’ or discriminatory. What … Read more

What is the difference between a manager and a leader? In a recent Harvard Business Review article, the author states that that you can tell when you’ve become a leader by counting the number of people outside of your reporting hierarchy who come to you for advice. The more that do come to you, the more likely … Read more

Calculating annual leave entitlements and ensuring workers receive the correct holiday pay can be a real challenge for employers. The purpose of annual leave Annual leave enables workers to take paid time off work, to enable workers to be well-rested and to maintain their physical and mental health.  So, it really is in the best … Read more

When you have an employee off on long term sick leave, you may end up at some point having to decide whether you can continue to hold their job open. You’ll need to balance giving the individual enough time to recover from their illness or injury with the need to ensure their work is covered, … Read more

Even though there can be a wealth of evidence against an employee, if a fair process is not followed, it leaves the employer open to the risk of a claim for unfair dismissal. Read on to make sure you get it right….. When to arrange a disciplinary hearing If, following an investigation, an employer decides … Read more

This is a subject that affects many of us, and it is the same concerns that always come up. It is important as a manager to support your employee. It can be as easy as having procedures in place.  The next steps will be a good starting point. Make the initial conversation positive. Congratulate your … Read more

What is the reason for HR Documentation? During the employee life cycle, HR documentation is required to support the employment relationship and HR processes. It’s essential to keep HR documents as a historical record of your employees when required for many reasons. What are HR Documents? HR documents are used to communicate, and record information … Read more

Introduction To be a ‘fair’ dismissal, a UK employer must show that it was due to one of five specific reasons. The employer must also have acted fairly and reasonably in carrying out the dismissal. More positive approaches, such as coaching and counselling, may help in some cases relating to conduct or performance, and should … Read more