Welcome to part two of our festive Employer’s Guide to Christmas. Here we explore how to handle the aftermath of your office party and discuss how to deal with any disciplinary issues, leave requests and sickness absence. For those still looking forward to the office [...]
As the festive buzz begins, the seasonal chaos can spark a fresh wave of HR challenges for employers. Our two-part guide is designed to keep things merry and free from any HR headaches! In part one, we focus on setting clear expectations ahead of the [...]
As we approach the middle of winter and the unpredictable weather that it brings, there will inevitably be days when the roads and transport networks struggle to cope with the weather conditions. When that happens, some employees will find themselves unable to get to work and [...]
Social media platforms allow us to build connections and share ideas and content more broadly and quickly, with over 4.95 billion people using it. It is therefore not surprising that our employment law experts are seeing a growing number of cases from employers facing employment [...]
Employment Tribunals are the formal route for resolving disputes between employers and employees. This guide aims to provide employers with an overview of the key time frames involved in Employment Tribunal proceedings to manage claims effectively and ensure compliance with legal obligations. ACAS Early [...]
The Employment team at Backhouse are seeing a growing number of cases from employers in relation to employees disclosing struggles with mental health, including depression or anxiety issues. Understanding your responsibilities as an employer in such circumstances can be challenging and with mental health issues [...]
