by Solutions for HR | Nov 2, 2023 | Employment Law News
Government to introduce limits on non-compete clauses in contractsNon-compete clauses, otherwise known as restrictive covenants or post-termination restrictions, are used in contracts to restrict an employee from working for a competing business for a set period of...
by Solutions for HR | Oct 20, 2023 | Employment Law News
SOSR, otherwise known as Some Other Substantial Reason, is one of the five potentially fair reasons for dismissal under section 98 of the Employment Rights Act 1996.SOSR can be used when a dismissal isn’t covered by one of the other four reasons outlined by the Act,...
by Solutions for HR | Oct 20, 2023 | Employment Law News
There is an increasing trend of candidates backing out of job offers.But why has this become such a hot topic?The current competitive job market can mean candidates are faced with more than one job offer and in the worst cases, candidates accept an offer but then...
by Solutions for HR | Oct 20, 2023 | Employment Law News
According to a YouGov poll commissioned by Acas, 26% of employers have seen a rise in sickness absence levels compared to August/September 2023.2023 statistics from the Office for National Statistics suggest that working time lost to sickness in 2022 increased to the...
by Solutions for HR | Aug 1, 2023 | Employment Law News
New changes to paternity leave will provide more flexibility to eligible employees.Another upcoming change to legislation, as part of the recent Government focus on family-friendly reforms, reports that there will be more flexibility for employees who are entitled to...
by Solutions for HR | Aug 1, 2023 | Employment Law News
Can employers ask if an employee is facing criminal investigation or charges?While an employer can ask whether an employee has been arrested, there is no obligation on the part of the employee to disclose this information, unless they meet either of the following...
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