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WEBDec 20, 2021 · Worker absent for 800 shifts during career was unfairly dismissed, tribunal finds. A worker who was absent for 808 shifts over a 20-year career – costing the firm an estimated £95,850 in sick pay – won an unfair dismissal claim after a tribunal found his former employer had not followed its own absence management procedures.
What’s the real value of reward? - People Management
WEBCategorisation. We categorise reward structures for our clients into four areas: pay, benefits, personal growth, and culture and environment. Through benchmarking, we encourage employers to offer competitive salaries and benefits. Because this takes ‘pay off the table’, it enables the focus to shift to culture, environment and personal growth.
Probationary periods: what HR needs to know - People Management
WEBJul 13, 2022 · A probation period is how many people begin a new role with a new employer. It means employers can assess a new employee’s suitability for a role and provides them with the opportunity to terminate the employee’s contract if they do not possess the required skills or capability, as determined against a certain skillset or list of ...
‘Without prejudice’ vs ‘protected conversation’: why HR should ...
WEBMay 1, 2024 · The difference between a protected conversation and without prejudice offer is that there is no need for there to be a pre-existing dispute with the former, and an employee is afforded greater protections against abuse provided by the Acas code of practice on settlement agreements. An offer of termination can be …
New flexible working laws: an employer’s guide - People …
WEBJan 2, 2024 · The Flexible Working (Amendment) Regulations 2023, laid before parliament on 11 December, will apply to applications made on or after 6 April 2024. Under the current law, workers have to have been employed for at least 26 weeks before making a request to work flexibly. ‘Flexible working’ can refer to working patterns or hours, including ...
The latest tribunal cases relating to age discrimination
WEBJun 14, 2022 · Bandura, 67, was ruled to have suffered age discrimination when his employer brought in a younger butcher after he went on temporary sick leave. The tribunal found that the reason for dismissal was retirement and linked to the claimant’s age. The remedy hearing awarded Bandura a total of £121,462. The breakdown of …
How to use feedback to improve performance - People …
WEBobjective and based on facts or observations; specific; focused on behaviour, not personality (what people do, not what they are); based on behaviour that can be controlled by the recipient of the feedback; timely; given in an adult-to-adult, respectful, non-judgmental way; regular and informal, not only given as part of the appraisal process;
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WEBFeb 14, 2020 · It is best to get straight to the point gently, tactfully and clearly. There is little point beating around the bush, so inform the employee what the issue is directly in a non-judgemental manner, i.e. complaints have been received about their hygiene. However, it is also very important to be sympathetic to the feelings of the employee during ...
Ten key employment law cases from 2022 - People Management
WEBJan 6, 2023 · As we begin a new year, Helen Burgess pulls together a selection of employment law cases from the last 12 months which brought to light key employment issues. Smith v Pimlico Plumbers. In his previous long-running court case, Mr Smith had successfully established that he had worker rights despite being engaged as a ‘self-employed’ plumber.
New EHRC guidance on sexual harassment: what does it mean for …
WEBSep 27, 2024 · The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has updated its technical guidance on sexual harassment for employers ahead of new legislation coming into force next month. The Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 will place a duty on employers to take “reasonable steps” to prevent sexual harassment of their employees ...