Our Business Change articles are designed to help you understand new rules and laws set out by the Government and regulatory bodies, and also to help you through the process of change within your business.
Companies need to change the terms on which they do business all the time but changing employee terms and conditions of employment is not as easy. The contract between employer and employee is regarded as a legally binding agreement and neither party has an automatic right to change any terms or clauses. Our advice has … Read more
Many people believe that where an employee works without protest after changes to their terms and conditions they have effectively accepted the changes. However the Court of Appeal in Abrahall V Nottingham City Council have ruled otherwise. Often where changes are made to an employment contract, the employer will face resistance. However, in some circumstances the … Read more
TUPE provides legal protection for employees when a business changes ownership. It’s a complex area of law affecting many business transfers, making it essential that businesses understand the liabilities that can arise. In this article we provide an overview of TUPE and its implications for employers.
Business change can be the innovation that your organisation needs, but change can often spark fear and uncertainty. It’s important to plan how to implement business change carefully in advance so that you comply with the requirements of employment law, as well as communicate the changes to bring your employees with you during the transition. … Read more
What should employers consider when undertaking remote collective redundancy consultation in the context of the coronavirus? Here are our practical HR tips.
The Government has released guidance on how to work safely during the coronavirus. We outline the practical steps employers need to take.
The government’s Plan for Jobs includes a number of schemes that will be of interest to employers. Find out about the schemes.
Having your stake and a voice in the company Employee ownership is not a new concept in business organisation. However, it is becoming popular with companies who want to take advantage of the benefits that employee ownership can offer. In this article, we’ll outline what employee ownership is, the pros and cons, and how it … Read more
Employment Law Bulletin reports on a recent case of unfair dismissal during a period of reorganisation and redundancy, in which the EAT found in favour of the Claimant. When four senior management posts were reduced to two, which included a new Business Development Manager position, the Claimant took the decision to apply as she considered … Read more
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