May Newsletter
Reform of holiday rights: what employers need to know
Calculating holiday allowances can be tricky for any staff which work irregular hours.? In an effort to simplify things, this year the government has introduced changes to the rules on holiday rights as part of reforms to some employment rights that developed from years of European and UK case law.
‘These changes were made following consultation, with the stated aim of simplifying the rules on holiday entitlement and pay,’ says Paula Stuart, a Partner in the Employment team with Geoffrey Leaver Solicitors. ‘They also address the potential unfairness of a Supreme Court decision that gave a term-time worker more holiday when compared to someone who worked all year round for the same number of hours each year.’
Paula Stuart highlights the changes and the importance of complying with the new rules, as well as outlining the benefits and how and when to take advantage of these. Read the full article here.
Promotions and grading; an employer’s guide to the risks
Giving employees clear pathways and opportunities for promotion and increasing pay grades will help to improve performance and keep staff motivated and committed to your organisation.
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‘These, along with fair and consistent practice, should reduce the risks of discrimination and an equal pay claim when promoting staff and rewarding employees with increased pay grades,’ says Stuart Snelson, a Partner in the Employment team with Geoffrey Leaver Solicitors.
Stuart Snelson warns that legal risks may arise in promotions and increasing grading and he highlights ways to address these.
This article is for general information only and does not constitute legal or professional advice. Please note that the law may have changed since this article was published.
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