GDPR Compliance Toolkit
Read through this informational booklet about the General Data Protection Regulation Act (GDPR).
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Employers Liability Guide
Employers’ Liability Insurance The majority of employers in the UK are required to purchase employers’ liability insurance to cover against liability for injury or disease to their employees arising from employment. England, Scotland and Wales Employers’ Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Act 1969 Northern Ireland Employer’s Liability (Defective Equipment and Compulsory Insurance)(Northern
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How Employee Status Affects EL Cover
As an owner or manager, you have an obligation and responsibility to provide employees with a safe work environment. If you fail to do so, it could result in a current or even former employee filing a claim against you. And claims can be costly—not just financially—but also to your organisation’s reputation. To protect yourself
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Considerations When Choosing Employers Liability Limits Infographic
Check out this infographic which highlights considerations you could take when choosing EL limits
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Employment Law – Modern Slavery Act 2015 Reports
The Modern Slavery Act 2015 (The Act) was enacted to fight modern slavery. Section 54 of the Act requires some commercial organisations to produce an annual statement outlining their efforts to combat modern slavery. Organisations that fail to comply with Section 54 requirements face possible injunctions against their operations and unlimited fines. This Employment Law
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Employment Law – Types of Employment Status
When an employer hires someone, the new hire typically falls within one of the three main categories of employment. For each category, there are different legal rights and different tax and National Insurance contribution (NIC) requirements. THREE MAIN CATERORIES OF EMPLOYMENT An employee is defined as someone who works for an employer under the terms
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Employment Law – Employment Contracts
An employment contract is an agreement between an employer and an employee that details the rights, responsibilities and duties of each party. A contract is created the moment an applicant unconditionally accepts a job offer, whether the offer was oral or written. Although oral employment contracts are enforceable, it is in the best interest of
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Employment Law – Criminal Records Check
As an employer, you have a number of factors to consider when deciding whether you need to conduct a criminal record check for a position within your organisation. Factors include legal requirements, the type of position, company policies, the level of the check and more. Criminal record checks can reveal ‘spent’ and ‘unspent’ convictions. A
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Employment Law – Zero Hours Contracts
Zero hour contracts (ZHCs) are a particular type of employment contract that affords flexibility to employers and employees. Specifically, ZHCs are casual work arrangements where employers are not required to provide minimum hours of work, and employees are not obliged to accept any work that is offered to them. ZHCs are typically used in situations
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Safeguard Your Home While on Holiday
Did You Know? Many homeowners fail to realise that they are leaving their home at risk of being burglarised when they leave for holiday. In fact, more than 80 per cent of burglaries occur when a house is empty, according to recent research. Avoid becoming the next burglary victim by familiarising yourself with proper preventive
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