Backhouse Solicitors’ blog
In the recent case of Mencap v Tomlinson-Blake, the Court of Appeal looked at the payment situation of carers who sleep in at a place of work but are technically “on call”. Night shift work and sleep-in pay In this case, the employee was a care [...]
We are often asked by our clients whether they need to give references for former employees. In most cases there is no issue, but where someone has left in difficult circumstances the decision may be more difficult. Here are some simple guidelines to follow. Requesting a [...]
Updated for 2018 is our 3-part Employers' Guide to Christmas. A time of year that can have a massive impact on UK businesses either with an increased demand for products and services, or a winding down as focus shifts in your industry. On the other hand, [...]
With all the noise, drama and confusion surrounding Brexit some topics such as borders have dominated the headlines and the subject of employment law has received very little attention. We have previously said that we didn’t expect many changes in the short term and it appears [...]
Updated for 2018 is our 3-part Employers' Guide to Christmas. For most, the festive season is a time for fun and jokes, but to keep the celebrations hassle free, it's important for employers to commincate expectations among staff and prevent the HR Hangover. The Office Social [...]
Updated for 2018 is our 3-part Employers' Guide to Christmas. During the time of year in which employers can face all sorts of HR challenges, this guide helps to set ground rules and certain expectations in order to help staff enjoy the festive season free from [...]
The Government Equalities Office recently published new guidance for employers and employees on workplace dress codes and avoiding discrimination. You can download the original document below, but we have prepared a summary of the key points for employers to take on board. View the Government Equalities Office [...]
Quarterly figures recently released by Equity Release specialist Key Retirement continue to show a strong demand for Equity Release products across the UK. Read on to find out more. What is an Equity Release Mortgage? An Equity Release Mortgage, also known as a Lifetime Mortgage, enables [...]
In December 2016 we wrote about the sad case of Bellman vs Northampton Recruitment. This looked at whether employers can be held liable for issues occurring after an office Christmas party. It’s well established in employment law that a Christmas party should always be considered as [...]
In the recent heatwave, soaring temperatures prompted several hot weather warnings advising us to stay indoors and out of the sun. The elderly are at particular risk and statistics sadly show that death rates increase substantially in hot periods, not just cold winter periods. If you [...]
