Feature Articles

Employees may request unpaid leave for time off work. Amanda Beattie from Croner Consulting explains what unpaid leave entitlement is, why employees may choose to take it and the rules and regulations surrounding it.

Redundancies have been big news recently, with many large organisations choosing to lower staff numbers to reduce their costs in harsh economic times. With voluntary redundancies continuing to be a method to avoid compulsory cuts, we take a look at how these decisions may benefit or disadvantage businesses.

With the average annual costs of sickness absence set at over £550 per employee, alongside supporting employees and managing absence, many employers are now considering what steps they can take within the workplace to reduce the impact this absence has.

Amanda Beattie from Croner Consulting explains the legislation surrounding drug testing at work and advises on best practice.

In this feature Thoreya Swage, Healthcare Consultant, describes the next stages of development of Integrated Care Systems.

Extremely hot weather can be uncomfortable for everyone, even for those who usually like the sun. However, for vulnerable people, such as older people or those with chronic or severe illnesses, very high temperatures can be dangerous.

It appears that not a day goes past without another high-profile story of someone losing their job because they’ve posted a personal view on social media which is offensive, inappropriate or against company policy. Whether it’s an Australian rugby player or an over-excited football fan being caught on camera, what action can employers take when personal views are causing a negative impact on your workplace environment?

Chris Payne looks at the requirement to have a complaints procedure that is fair, effective and complies with consumer law, and outlines how providers can achieve this.

On 10 June 2019, the Court of Appeal made a ground-breaking ruling on workers’ holiday pay. Simply put, it means employers may have to start paying their staff a lot more. Nicola Mullineux, Content Manager at Croner-i details what the new ruling means for employers.

Stuart Chamberlain, Senior Employment Consultant and author at Croner-i opens the lid on the frequently misunderstood SOSR dismissals and explains how they work.