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Q. Can employers refuse holiday requests during a particular period?

Yes, employers and workers can agree notice arrangements for annual leave. In the absence of a relevant agreement or provision in a worker’s contract of employment, under the working time regulations of 1998, the notice period that a worker must give to take annual leave must be at least twice the amount of annual leave to be taken e.g., if an employee wants to take one week’s annual leave, they should give the employer at least two weeks’ notice. The employer is entitled to refuse the worker permission to take…

6th November 2023

Q. Is an employee who suffers a miscarriage eligible to receive statutory maternity pay?

It depends on at what stage of the pregnancy the miscarriage occurs and whether they meet the normal eligibility requirements. The date of the employee’s expected week of childbirth on the MatB1 form should be used to calculate in which week of pregnancy they were when the miscarriage occurred. An employee who suffers a miscarriage before the end of the 24th week of pregnancy will not be eligible to receive Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP). However, if an employee has a miscarriage or still birth after 24 weeks of pregnancy, SMP…

6th November 2023

Q. The cost of living crisis is really impacting our employees – what can we do to help?

HR professionals have an important role in supporting their colleagues and the business through the cost of living crisis. Many employees will be experiencing finances which are tighter than ever – especially younger workers who will be experiencing their first major recession or challenging economic time in their working lives. Many businesses we work with are currently looking at how they can help staff to cope with rising inflation, some businesses are offering a one off cost of living payment and others are looking at general pay rises which, as…

6th November 2023

Q. Must an employer disclose notes and witness statements produced during a grievance or disciplinary procedure if an employee requests them?

Employees have the right under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (retained from EU Regulation 2016/679 EU) to request access to information about them that is held on file, whether manually or on computer. For example, an employee who has raised a grievance and is not satisfied with the outcome may request copies of the written evidence on which the decision was made, including statements obtained from witnesses; or an employee about whom a grievance has been made may request evidence relating to the complaint. The employer can refuse to…

28th September 2023

Q. When can an employer dismiss an employee on the grounds of ill health?

Lack of capability, including when assessed with reference to health, is a potentially fair reason for dismissal under s.98 of the Employment Rights Act 1996. The employer must show that it acted reasonably both in treating the long-term ill health as a sufficient reason for dismissing the employee and in the procedure adopted to effect the dismissal. When an employer is considering dismissing an employee on grounds of long-term ill health, it should investigate the prospects of the employee being able to return to work within a reasonable time. A…

28th September 2023

Q. Where an employee is provided with a car allowance instead of a company car, can this be withdrawn if they go on maternity leave?

Whether or not an employee is entitled to a car allowance during maternity leave is unclear. During both ordinary and additional maternity leave an employee is entitled to continue to benefit from all the terms and conditions of employment – except for those regarding remuneration – that would have applied had they been at work. Whether or not a car allowance is “remuneration” for these purposes is unclear. Only sums payable to an employee by way of wages or salary are treated as remuneration (reg.9 of the Maternity and Parental…

28th September 2023

Culture and change

Want to know what our No.1 most asked question is?

How do I manage Millennials? If you want to know our 6 top tips to manage your millennial employees, read our latest blog . . . You need to understand your millennials and work with their strengths. Today, millennials make up a huge percentage of the workforce, and so it’s essential to both appreciate how to effectively manage them and understand how to encourage their leadership skills. If your company isn’t effectively managing millennials, then even the most impressive list of benefits won’t keep them at your company. They will…

18th September 2023

Employment law

Unveiling the Truth: The HR Investigation into Huw Edwards at the BBC

Introduction The BBC has been an esteemed media institution, renowned for its objective reporting and credible journalism. However, no organisation is immune to controversy, and the allegations surrounding one of its prominent figures, Huw Edwards, triggered a comprehensive HR investigation. In this blog, we will delve into the details of this investigation, its impact on the BBC’s reputation, and the importance of transparent and fair HR procedures in addressing such matters. Who is Huw Edwards? Huw Edwards is a distinguished journalist and newsreader at the BBC, who, for many years,…

5th September 2023

Culture and change

Get on yer bike!

In today’s fast-paced world, where employee wellbeing and environmental sustainability are gaining increasing importance, employers are constantly seeking innovative ways to enhance productivity, attract top talent, and contribute to a healthier work-life balance. With the 2023 Tour de France having just started in Bilbao, Spain, last weekend we thought it was about time we re-looked at a Cycle to Work scheme as an innovative solution for employers as it ticks all of the above, but because it’s been around for a long time, is often overlooked! Promoting Employee Health…

3rd July 2023

Culture and change

Do you know how many days have been lost in your business due to employee wellbeing?

You may not know the exact figure in your own business, but absence is on the increase and the predominant reason for people’s absence is now wellbeing whereas in the past, the biggest reason for absence was Muscular Skeletal issues such as bad backs/hand and wrist injuries – linked to poor posture, PC/Laptop and mouse usage. A staggering 185.6 million working days were lost to stress related illnesses in 2022, which is a new record according to the Office for National Statistics, and the increase from 2021 to 2022 is…

17th May 2023

Category: Support

Q. Can employers refuse holiday requests during a particular period?

Q. Is an employee who suffers a miscarriage eligible to receive statutory maternity pay?

Q. The cost of living crisis is really impacting our employees – what can we do to help?

Q. Must an employer disclose notes and witness statements produced during a grievance or disciplinary procedure if an employee requests them?

Q. When can an employer dismiss an employee on the grounds of ill health?

Q. Where an employee is provided with a car allowance instead of a company car, can this be withdrawn if they go on maternity leave?

Want to know what our No.1 most asked question is?

Unveiling the Truth: The HR Investigation into Huw Edwards at the BBC

Get on yer bike!

Do you know how many days have been lost in your business due to employee wellbeing?

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Meraki HR South:
Registered Address:
Unit 5 - The Workshed,
London Street,
Swindon
SN1 5DG

Meraki HR North:
Office Location:
Suite 4, Kendal Business Hub,
South Lakeland House,
Angel Yard, 21-23 Highgate,
Kendal, LA9 4DY

Meraki HR South:
Unit 5 - The Workshed,
London Street,
Swindon
SN1 5DG

Meraki HR North:
Suite 4, Kendal Business Hub,
South Lakeland House,
Angel Yard, 21-23 Highgate,
Kendal, LA9 4DY