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Time off for dependants - family emergencies and Parental Bereavement Leave. Image of a couple sharing their grief

Employment law

Did you know that in many circumstances employees now have the right to take time off work to deal with an emergency involving someone who depends on them?

The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. Image of someone analysing contracts

Employment law

It’s a long title, but these Regulations are important for Limited Company Contractors (or Personal Service Companies) and agency temps.

Gender, ethnicity, and executive pay gaps and gender pay gap reporting. Image of a woman leading a corporate meeting | Crunch

Employment law

In 2015, the Equality Act 2010 was amended to require employers to reveal details of their gender pay gap. What what this mean for business?

Equal Opportunities and Discrimination (Equality Act 2010), image of group of people working around a desk | Crunch

Employment law

We take a look the Equality Act and how this must be implemented at work, what this means for small businesses, and why it's important.

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Guide To Maternity Leave and Pay. Image of woman holding baby's hand | Crunch
Employment law

When you decide to have a baby, you'll be entitled to some working-benefits, depending on the type of work you do. We take a look at maternity leave and pay

Disciplinary procedures: common mistakes made by employers. Image of an employer disciplining an employee | Crunch
Employment law

Some dismissals can be fair if the employer follows their disciplinary procedures correctly, but some dismissals are automatically unfair.

Social networking and work - can they go together? Image of social media brands on a phone | Crunch
Employment law

Social media is increasingly being used by companies as well to share information and network with colleagues, the public- and this can also cause problems.

Guide to pay, wages, pay cuts, unauthorised deductions', payslips and overtime, image of unhappy looking people at a business meeting | Crunch
Employment law

We explore your pay and wages, cuts to pay, unauthorised deductions', payslips and overtime to give you the low-down and how it might affect you.

How to calculate holiday pay when staff receive overtime and commission payments, image of couple enjoying holiday | Crunch
Employment law

Holiday pay should now include payments for regular overtime and regular commission. We look at how to calculate your or your employee's holiday pay.

Adoption Leave and Pay. Image of a couple with their adopted child
Employment law

Adoption Leave is split into two types – Ordinary and Additional. This guide will help you understand the difference and which might apply when you adopt.

Disability Discrimination – what makes a worker disabled under the Equality Act 2010? Image of a disabled worker in a meeting
Employment law

When considering if a worker is disabled or not, employers must consider the impact of any impairment on their ability to carry out day-to-day activities.

Should employers fear the office Christmas party? Staff misconduct outside the workplace Image of people celebrating Christmas | Crunch
Employment law

Your Christmas Party is normally pretty lively and good fun, but employers need to consider various factors beforehand, so there are no problems.

Small Business Owners – a guide to what documents you need when employing staff Image of people waiting for an interview | Crunch
Employment law

If you've decided to take on staff for the first time, you'll need to be aware of several types of documentation you'll need. We take a look.

Staff misconduct in the workplace, image of someone drinking alcohol | Crunch
Employment law

Staff misconduct in the workplace can be a tricky problem to handle. It could result in lost jobs, unhappy staff or lower team morale.

Trust and confidence - what does it really mean and what happens when it breaks down? Image of a man crossing his fingers behind his back | Crunch
Employment law

We take a close look at terms within contracts of employment, most specifically Trust and Confidence, and what this means for small businesses?

Probationary period myths busted. Image of woman passing her probation
Employment law

If your Employer does not follow a disciplinary procedure to dismiss you, & a disciplinary procedure is contractual, they may be in breach of contract.

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