Workplace and Environment

Withdrawal of counter-notice contesting redundancy paymentWhere an employee is laid off or on short time working, they may try to claim redundancy pay, but you can contest your liability to pay it in certain circumstances. If you do so but then chang... Read more

Company's social media activities guidelinesWhere you've authorised particular employees to use social media for business-related purposes, you can issue them with our guidelines.Social media policyOur Social Media Policy already includes a section set... Read more

Carer's leave policyCarer's leave is available to employees who wish to be absent from work to provide or arrange care for a dependant with a long-term care need.The basic rightThe right to carer's leave enables employees to take up to one week off work... Read more

Carer's leave formIf an employee is eligible and wishes to take unpaid carer's leave, they must first comply with certain statutory notice requirements.Notice requirementsAn employee may take the carer's leave to which they're entitled on such days as th... Read more

Letter advising of NMW rate increase (due to legislation)All employers must pay their employees at least the national minimum wage (NMW). It is reviewed annually and, so far, it has always risen. When this happens, you should notify any staff affecte... Read more

Right to work checklistDon't risk a £60,000 civil penalty for employing an illegal worker. Check all new employees' right to work in the UK before they start work for you using our checklist, record the date of your check and either take copies of t... Read more