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2024 HR & Employment Law Changes
Welcome to the September newsletter from Employment Law Solutions.
We found the following posts in the General Guidance category...
An employer’s guide to the work Christmas party
When considering the work christmas party it would be easy to fall into a spiral of rulemaking and declaring fun absorbing dictats of course, not to control the fun or quell the festive spirit, but rather to try and prevent any HR headaches throughout the festivities and into the New Year to ensure everyone has a good time.
Could a review of modern working practices be the end for zero-hour contracts?
The so-called ‘gig economy’ could be up for a big change if a new bill comes into place, following initial approval by the government.
Logistics businesses – here’s what you need to consider with your HR
As the logistics industry continues to grow and evolve, embracing automation and streamlining their processes businesses face numerous challenges in managing their team effectively. From recruiting and retaining skilled talent to complying with ever-changing...
Vicarious liability – it may be complex, but here’s what you need to know
When it comes to legal concepts, vicarious liability can sound intimidating. However, understanding its implications is crucial, especially for business owners, managers and HR teams. Vicarious liability is a complex principle but in essence, it means that an...
Read this before you hire someone for a driving role
Hiring employees for driving roles or offering existing employees new roles which require driving requires careful attention to ensure legal compliance, safety, and protection of the business's reputation. In this article, we will discuss why employers need to...
Missing warehouse stock found on Facebook Marketplace – here’s what we did
In this case study, employment lawyer Kevin Murphy looks at a client case where stock was going missing from a logistics company Overview and Background The client is a logistics company with a large warehousing facility where they undertake de-container and...
Discover what happens when a pedestrian has a near miss with company’s tanker
In this case study, employment lawyer Kevin Murphy looks at a client case where a tanker driver has a very close call with an elderly pedestrian who is forced to move bollards to avoid a serious incident Overview and Background The client is a tanker company based...
What happens when a HGV in-cab CCTV footage captures a bad overtake?
In this case study, employment lawyer Kevin Murphy looks at a client case where a HGV driver was caught carrying out an extremely bad overtake. Overview and Background The client is a haulage company operating HGVs across Stoke-on-Trent, Crewe and the North West. ...