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Pregnancy Discrimination | Croner Group

2 months ago | croner.co.uk | Andrew Willis |Croner Group

Discrimination is an employment tribunal case waiting to happen. Despite this, pregnancy and maternity discrimination are still prevalent across the UK, even in light of further protections. It’s important your business ensures this doesn’t happen. In this guide, we explain how to do that. For immediate support, get in touch with one of our experts on 0808 501 6651. What classes as pregnancy discrimination?
Alternatives to fire and rehire | Croner Group

Jan 13, 2025 | croner.co.uk | Andrew Willis |Croner Group

With fire and rehire being set in the crosshairs of the new Labour Government as part of their Employment Rights Bill, businesses will need to take heed to ensure they don’t end up on the wrong side of an employment tribunal.
Ending 'Fire and Rehire' Schemes

Oct 10, 2024 | croner.co.uk | Andrew Willis |Croner Group

With a new employment rights bill on the horizon, Employers all over the country have been left wondering what that means for them. Within the new bill, the Labour government has pledged to “make work pay”. This has included, banning the Statutory code of practice (dismissal and re-engagement) 2024, stating that employees shouldn’t feel the threat of dismissal if they don’t agree to the new terms and conditions.
Explained: Supreme Court ruling on referee employment status

Sep 24, 2024 | thehrdirector.com | Andrew Willis

The UK Supreme Court today ruled that referees for English football games can legally be considered employees. The ruling means that Professional Group Match Officials Ltd, the company that manages referees in the highest levels of English football, will have to deduct income tax and National Insurance from referees’ pay. Andrew Willis, Associate Director of Legal at Croner, says “This case is another in a long line of cases which relate to the determination of employment status.
Supporting Disabled Employees with Hybrid Working | Croner Group

Sep 23, 2024 | croner.co.uk | Andrew Willis |Croner Group

New guidance regarding supporting hybrid working arrangements for employees with disabilities has been published by the Equality and Human Rights Commission, as of the 5th of September 2024. These new guidelines will help employers better understand their legal obligations when it comes to hybrid working, particularly those running small to medium sized businesses as recent employment tribunals have shown that there needs to be more clarity for employers.
UK Riots: What employers need to do.

Aug 8, 2024 | croner.co.uk | Andrew Willis |Croner Group

You'll no doubt be aware of the attack in Southport last week. The incident that left three children dead and others injured has sparked protests that have erupted in violence up and down the country. Understandably, this has left many employers asking the question ‘what potential impact will this have on my business and employees? Our Croner experts have collated some of the ways that employers can better support their employees.
Managing Sickness Absence During Hot Weather

Aug 5, 2024 | croner.co.uk | Andrew Willis |Croner Group

Sickness absence is a major cause of disruption to business activities. For this reason, it’s understandable that employers would want to avoid the subject. However, sickness absence is an inevitable HR issue which employers should know how to deal with. This is particularly true during periods of hot weather. Employers should be clear from the beginning about the business case for managing sickness absence. It is not that employees cannot take time off work when they are sick.
10 Tips About Bank Holidays

Jul 31, 2024 | croner.co.uk | Andrew Willis |Croner Group

Do you have employees who work over bank holidays? Public holidays raise all sorts of questions, from employee and employer alike.
St. Louis Blues May Need to Move on From Veteran Defenceman

Jun 12, 2024 | lastwordonsports.com | Andrew Willis

Due to salary cap restraints, the St. Louis Blues should be looking to move on from veteran defenceman Torey Krug. For General Manager Doug Armstrong, this task can be done in multiple ways. Torey Krug’s Impact on the St. Louis Blues Salary CapIn October of 2020, the Blues signed Torey Krug to a seven-year contract worth $6.5 million a season. The deal also included a full no-trade clause until the final two seasons of the contract, in which Krug can submit a 15-team no-trade list.
Worker Protection Act 2023

Jun 12, 2024 | croner.co.uk | Andrew Willis |Croner Group

The Worker Protection Act 2023 is due to come into effect in October 2024. This act means that employers have a duty to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment of their employees. Tribunals will be given the power to uplift compensation for sexual harassment by up to 25% if an employer is found to have failed this duty.