The guidance remains from the government that it is better to pay staff the subsidy payment, than make people redundant. However, unfortunately, for some businesses the daily rising costs v’s no income will mean that you no long have any options but to make all staff redundant and close the business. From an employment law […]
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BUSINESS TIPS TO HELP SME’S SURVIVE COVID -19
As businesses start to feel the pinch of COVID-19, here are some measures to assist you to adapt your current business practices, take advantage of the Government assistance, and how to consult with your employees if more serious measures are required. As strict self-isolation measures have been instituted, we have seen tourism grinding to a […]
What happens when I get a personal grievance letter?
Don’t Panic And don’t ignore it! Sadly, there are a lot of no-win-no-fee lawyers who understand that for employers, personal grievance claims often come down to a fiscal decision. It may be cheaper to pay money to an ex-employee, than defend a claim. At any point during the personal grievance process, you have the right to negotiate a full-and-final settlement agreement. […]
Your staff know your business better than you!
A company was faced with the horrible decisions to downsize. Using the HRtoolkit tools, they were working through a consultation process to make this happen. One of the roles that was proposed as redundant was the apprentice because they didn’t have enough qualified tradesmen to meet his training needs. They presented the proposal to all […]