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Employment Law Update July 2021

July 20, 2021Contracts, Coronavirus, Employment Law, FAQSteve

It has been some time since my last COVID-19 employment update but, given the recent “freedom day”, I thought it may be useful to provide an update and set out some answers to the most frequently asked questions. Flexible Working …

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Employment Law Update Feb 2021

Employment Law Update Feb 2021

February 18, 2021Contracts, Coronavirus, Employment Law, FAQSteve

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme As you will be aware, the CJRS has been extended to the end of April 2021, with 80% of salaries being paid through HMRC,  up to a maximum of £2,500.  Employers remain responsible for paying pension …

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Coronavirus – Ways to reduce payroll

March 17, 2020Contracts, Coronavirus, Employment LawSteve

As you can imagine, I am still responding to a number of questions on the impact of the coronavirus on employers. One common question is how employers can reduce payroll. The purpose of this document is to set out the …

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Can an employer withdraw a job offer?

July 19, 2018Contracts, Employment LawLeave a Comment on Can an employer withdraw a job offer?Steve

Accepting a job offer and the process of moving jobs can always be a very stressful time. It is therefore important to be aware of your rights. If a job offer is conditional on the employee obtaining satisfactory references or …

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Notice periods – Can I be sacked without any during my probation?

May 3, 2018Contracts, Employment Law, FAQLeave a Comment on Notice periods – Can I be sacked without any during my probation?Steve

A common question that comes up is notice periods More specifically, can my employer sack me without notice during my probationary period? The length of a typical probationary period varies from one month to six months. The length of your …

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Non-compete clause for 12 months – is this legal?

April 26, 2018Contracts, Employment Law, FAQLeave a Comment on Non-compete clause for 12 months – is this legal?Steve

My contract of employment states that I cannot work for a competitor for 12 months after my employment terminates. A clause that seeks to restrict the activity of an employee after the termination of their employment is called a post …

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Change to working hours

Do I have to agree to a request to change an employees working hours?

April 19, 2018Contracts, Employment Law, FAQLeave a Comment on Do I have to agree to a request to change an employees working hours?Steve

An employee has recently asked to change their working hours? Do I have to agree to this? Do I have to follow any procedure? Since June 2014 any employee with more than 26 weeks service is entitled to make a …

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Amended Employee Contract – Do I have to sign?

March 21, 2018Contracts, Employment Law, FAQLeave a Comment on Amended Employee Contract – Do I have to sign?Steve

If your employer wishes to change any of the contractual terms and conditions of your employment, i.e. your employee contract, they must have the authority to do so. Some changes may be uncontroversial, such as pay increases. These are often …

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