Preventing your former staff from working for competitors sounds tempting, but post-employment restrictions (also known as...

Around 80% of data security incidents are caused by staff error, so appropriate employee training is...

Data is the new oil in our modern world. But the scope of personal data may...

When starting a company for the first time, the lines between shareholders and directors can often...

How can employers be part of the change to create racial equality for minorities and break...

Human resources capability can be a low priority for start-ups. But dedicated HR resource does more...

Employment law is constantly evolving, particularly because of COVID-19. People are at the heart of this...

The GDPR’s entry into force has forced HR teams to re-evaluate the ways in which they...

The EU General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) is the most significant change to data protection law...

The Share Incentive Plan is a qualifying employee share ownership plan which must be operated on...

Forum The main forum for determining employment disputes is the Employment Tribunal. Certain claims (e.g. personal...

Protection against Dismissal Employees with at least two (2) years’ service have the right not to...

As an employer, you will have various duties to ensure the health and safety of your...

A pregnant employee may take reasonable paid time off during working hours for ante-natal care.  This...

Hours Regulations set a maximum number of weekly working hours for employees (48 hours on average...

There are national minimum wage rules in the UK. The rate of pay that applies will...

Equal Pay Men and women should receive equal pay (and other terms) for equal work. There...

All employees must be given a written statement of their particulars of employment. The mandatory information...

Above the duties expressly set out in an employment contract, employees and employers also have implied...

Advertising for new staff is exciting. It shows your business is expanding, plus it’s a great...

As an employer, you’ll have different types of staff. So it’s crucial you know your way...