Nov 30, 2017 Christmas party season is almost in full swing and with it comes the likelihood of a workplace claim as the result of inappropriate conduct. At Employment Law Services (ELS), we strongly advise tha
Nov 27, 2017 At present, the weekly rate of statutory maternity pay is £140.98 or 90% of the employee’s average weekly earnings whichever is lower. This is set to increase from April 2018 to £145.18. In add
Nov 21, 2017 Last week was anti bullying week and it serves as a reminder for employers to consider the growing concern of cyber-bullying in the workplace. Cyber-bullying is defined as “the use of electronic
Nov 14, 2017 As an employer, it pays to be fully prepared for whatever weather this winter may throw at you – whether its wind, rain, storms or snow and ice. Winter in the UK often brings its own set of workplac
Nov 10, 2017 In October 2016, the Employment Tribunal ruled that two drivers who were employed as gig-economy workers by Uber should have been classed as ‘workers’ under the Employment Rights Act 1996. This la
Nov 06, 2017 The aftermath of the Weinstein scandal has placed the spotlight on sexual harassment reporting yet again. Often, victims of sexual harassment are hesitant to
