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Post Office CPO was asked to ‘close down’ conduct probe. Karen McEwan told the public inquiry into the Post Office Horizon scandal that former chair Henry Staunton had asked her to ‘close down’ an investigation into the conduct of chief executive, Nick Read.
Disciplinary procedures: 10 common breaches of the Acas code of ...
Apr 15, 2015 · 8. Failure to keep clear records of the whole disciplinary process. Bentley v Supertravel Omnibus Ltd (employment tribunal) To stand the best chance of successfully defending employment tribunal claims, employers must keep clear records of each stage of the disciplinary process.
Employment Rights Bill: What’s in Labour’s new legislation?
Jul 18, 2024 · The new government confirmed that it would bring forward an Employment Rights Bill in the King’s Speech today (17 July) – legislation that will ‘ban exploitative practices and enhance employment rights’.. Most of the measures were trailed in the Labour Party’s pre-election manifesto, but a briefing note issued by Number 10 has provided some more details of exactly what the Bill will ...
Right to work: What is a share code and how do we use it?
Sep 28, 2022 · Share codes are a way to access proof that a prospective employee from outside the UK and Ireland is eligible to work in the country. Due to changes in immigration rules after Brexit, EU nationals had to apply for EU Settled Status before 29 March 2022. They should have an online account with gov.uk where digital proof of their settled status ...
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CIPD launches HR support pilot scheme for SMEs. The UK-wide pilot is part of a new randomised control trial designed to evaluate the value of providing HR consultancy support to small and medium-sized enterprises.
Ten years of the Equality Act 2010: key cases for employers
Oct 1, 2020 · Ten years ago, the Equality Act 2010 consolidated discrimination laws into a single piece of legislation. We highlight 10 key employment-related judgments decided under the Act since its introduction on 1 October 2010. 1. Post-employment victimisation confirmed as unlawful. Rowstock Ltd and another v Jessemey (Court of Appeal, 26 February 2014 ...
Flexible working changes 2024: How the new law works
Mar 7, 2024 · Changes to employees’ rights to ask for flexible working are due to come into force on 6 April 2024 when the Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023 becomes law. We look at how flexible working legislation is changing. The new flexible working act gained Royal Assent last July, and is designed to open up better access to flexible ...
Salary sacrifice car schemes: A guide for employers - Personnel …
Aug 16, 2024 · Salary sacrifice car scheme savings. As of 6 April 2024, when NI fell to 8%, employers could save £1,365 annually on employer NI contributions if they offer a car worth £50,000 to a higher-rate taxpayer. They can make even greater savings on schemes for employees earning at the 20% tax rate – more than £3,600 annually on a car worth £36,440.
Royal Mail focused on delivering health and wellbeing
Nov 1, 2023 · The new wellbeing hub offers Royal Mail employees unlimited 24/7 access to an online GP (through the Help at Hand service), and is also available to partners and children. Staff can also access unlimited mental health consultations for colleagues and partners, up from eight per year previously. There is lifestyle coaching, including access to ...
How to be an employer of choice in an increasingly competitive …
Jul 10, 2017 · Positioning yourself as an employer of choice. There are a number of things you can do to help your organisation to become an employer of choice: Create a positive candidate experience: Take on board feedback from both successful and unsuccessful candidates and ensure that your selection process is engaging, thorough and fit for purpose.