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HR challenges in Logistics
Take a look at the HR challenges in Logistics The HR challenges in logistics carry unique HR headaches: complex shift patterns; long working hours; skills development and tough regulations. Covid has led to burnt-out employees and driver shortages as well...
Deductions from pay in retail
Deductions from pay I want to deduct money from an employee’s pay. Is this possible? Yes. However, there are many circumstances where you will need employees to express signed consent in order to do so, obviously, you don't need an agreement to make...
April Employment Law Changes
April Employment Law Changes 2022 Petrol, gas, and food prices are all on the rise. The good news for employers is that the National Minimum Wage is on its way down… APRIL FOOLS. We’re sorry to say that as well as the usual increase to the National Minimum Wage...
Why Employment Contracts are important
Employment Contracts are important Have you googled ‘Employment contract template’? We know you have. When was the last time you read or updated your employees’ contracts? It’s especially important in any business to get the contract right. We’re sorry but a...
Managing tips in retail
Managing Tips in Retail Employers are currently under no obligation to record the value of tips received or how tips are divided between their employees. The Government has recently announced that it will bring forward legislation that will require...
Is poor attendance at work misconduct?
Is poor attendance at work misconduct? No. The above is a very common question we are asked, and we can certainly see why. Sometimes poor attendance at work can really cause you a headache, and it can be easy to reach for disciplinary procedures to deal with poor...
What contract do I need for a fixed-term employee?
What contract do I need for a fixed-term employee? What contract do I need for a fixed-term employee? A simple, yet important question for employers looking to hire an employee for a set period of time. You might think that a fixed-term contract would be as simple...
How to manage a workplace relationship
How to manage a workplace relationship This blog focusses on how to manage a workplace relationship. Love is in the air…especially in the workplace! More so than most people realise, a 2019 survey by vault.com showed that: 58% of employees are in a workplace...
Equality & Diversity Training
All training sessions will be carried out by lawyers and enable your business to plead the statutory defence to any vicarious liability claim. In essence, moving the blame away from the business to the employee (who will also need to be properly disciplined as a...