Questions and Answers

Is there a way I can avoid using employees and the resulting paperwork? Can I just use self-employed or independent contractors?

Are the National Minimum Wage bandings changing in 2024?

What happened to the proposal for employers to be able to use agency workers during strikes?

We are going through a TUPE transfer. What rights do the staff representatives have during this process?

Which EU laws are the Government going to change?

Which HR laws are being removed under the EU law review?

How should I calculate the paid holiday entitlement for a casual worker?

An ex-employee has applied for a vacant role, what should I do?

What can employers do about employees celebrating Diwali and their annual leave entitlement?

A number of my employees celebrate the festival of Diwali with their friends and family. They have asked for time off during the festival, both for attending events and to rest between them. As this is a busy time of year for the business, we are reluctant to accept. Do we have to because this is a religious celebration?

Can an employee be prevented from wearing a poppy at work?

An employee has attended work wearing a poppy. Unfortunately, due to strict uniform rules, this is not permitted. They’re upset and they have declared that it is their philosophical belief that they should wear a poppy to show respect to those who gave their lives in war. Can they bring a claim?