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Employment Newsletter January 2023
ACAS updates its advice on how to handle staff suspensions ACAS has updated its advice on suspensions during investigations at work. The new advice covers the decision whether to suspend someone, the process to do so, supporting the employee’s mental health during suspension as well as pay and holiday. Employers should consider each situation carefully…
Read MoreThe Statutory Sick Pay (Medical Evidence) Regulations 2021
The government has temporarily introduced the Statutory Sick Pay (Medical Evidence) Regulations 2021 which came into effect on Friday 17 December 2021. The new regulations extend the period that employees can self-certify they are sick to 28 days rather than the usual seven days. The government is hoping that this will free up GP’s time…
Read MoreWhere there’s a Will there’s a way
No one likes to talk about death, but you can leave problems for your family if you don’t make plans. It can feel daunting, but making a will can be straightforward and won’t cost the earth. Tips for arranging your will: Choose who draws up your will wisely Will drafting is full of pitfalls for…
Read MoreWill my Inheritance still be mine if we get divorced?
For unmarried couples, the answer is usually straightforward. In most cases it will belong to the person who received it and they will not be under any legal obligation to share it. For married couples and civil partners, the answer is more complicated. Firstly, there is an obligation to disclose the extent of the inheritance…
Read MoreRemember a Charity Week 2021 – Why leaving money to charity in a Will is so wonderful
As we here at Rowberry Morris gear up to officially mark the annual ‘Remember A Charity Week’, it’s important to reflect upon why leaving money to charity in a Will is such a valuable, selfless and compassionate act to undertake, especially given the impact that events of the last year have had on the Third Sector. Here we take a closer look at how…
Read MoreI am being made redundant – what are my rights?
Redundancy is commonly used by employers to reduce the number of employees. Typically, it arises if the business closes, if a workplace closes or if there is a reduction in the type of work the employee does. Redundancy is a potentially fair reason for dismissal if:- The reasons for the redundancy meet the legal test…
Read MoreHow do I make a flexible working request?
Some employers want their staff to make a return to the workplace. A fifth of businesses say that they will expect staff to be in the office five days a week once all restrictions have lifted. What can you do as an employee if you want to continue to work from home or change your…
Read MoreI have been given a settlement agreement – what happens now?
Settlement agreements are a confidential way of your employer agreeing with you how the employment relationship will end. It may have been given to you during an open redundancy process, in response to a grievance you have raised, or in some cases it may have come completely out of the blue. Broadly speaking the agreement…
Read MoreWhy is it important to keep your Will updated?
There’s no escaping the fact that the idea of writing a will can be difficult for some. Doing something that forces you to face your own mortality can be a challenge, and many of those who have taken the step will be relieved to just put the matter to the back of their minds and…
Read MoreI work in a care home do I have to be vaccinated?
Following the government consultation and response, the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2021 (“Health and Social Care Amendment Regulations”) made on 22 July 2021 will come into force on 11 November 2021. These regulations will amend the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 to require…
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