A gender pay gap guide to your rise as an employee
A gender pay gap guide to your rise as an employee Does the UK gender pay gap still exist? According to the ONS (Office for National Statistics), in 2021, the gender pay gap rose from 14.9% to 15.4%. The pandemic has clearly had a part to play in the widening gap between male and female […]
The terrifying truth about a verbal contract in the UK
The terrifying truth about a verbal contract in the UK Is a verbal contract legal in the UK Many of us will have heard of the nightmares that can often come hand in hand with verbal contracts. Seemingly harmless when they are first agreed upon, verbal contracts often become an issue when parties fall out, […]
Our top 8 tips for creating a neurodiverse workplace
Our top 8 tips for creating a neurodiverse workplace What do we mean by a neurodiverse workplace? You may have heard the terms neurodiversity and neurodiverse more often recently, but are you aware of what they mean? Being neurodiverse is the idea that there is no one way to experience and interact with the world. […]
Travel disruption – where do you stand as an employee if you are late for work?
Rail strikes and travel disruption across the UK Rail strikes and travel disruption across the UK are hitting commuters and employers hard. Employees are facing delays, cancellations and lengthy queues to get to work. It’s estimated that a single strike day costs the UK economy up to £100 million in lost productivity, with the total […]
Frequently Asked Questions | Employment Law | Herries-Smith Solicitors
Will COVID-19 affect my employment rights? Employers cannot use COVID-19 as an excuse to pay you less or make you work longer hours. Whether you are back in the office full time or still on furlough, your rights still apply. If you feel you have been treated differently due to COVID-19, speak to your employment […]
A practical guide to whistleblowing for employees
What is whistleblowing? We have all heard the term whistleblowing whilst in the workplace. Many companies will even have a whistleblowing policy which states how a whistleblower is protected in the workplace and what to do if you need to report something. A whistleblower is a worker who has seen certain types of wrongdoing at […]
Everything you need to know about a trade union in 2022
What is a trade union? A trade union is an organisation that works to improve the conditions of employment. With nearly 7 million workers in the UK belonging to a trade union, it’s essential to know what a trade union is and how it can help employees from all industries. Those who belong to a […]