On the 1st April 2018 the national minimum wage rates (NMW) and national living wage (NLW) are set to increase. To help the Essex based businesses we work with to comply we’ve drawn up this handy whistle stop guide to the new rates, and a reminder of the workers who are, and are not entitled:…
Deciding to dismiss an employee is a huge step for any business owner. It can be incredibly unpleasant, and often rather risky. But there are some sensible steps you can take to ensure the process is as painless as possible, and to protect yourself against unfair dismissal claims by employees. Top of the list is…
A contract of employment is the same as a job description, right? Wrong. There are distinct differences between the two. In fact, a good job description should form the heart of an employment contract. Not only because it serves as a solid foundation for the interview and employment process, but also because it protects your…
Commission, Bonus or Overtime? Should you or shouldn’t you include it in your holiday pay calculations…that is the question. First let’s rewind a little though, to re-cap on current entitlements for UK workers. As we advise the business owners we help, employees are all entitled to a week’s pay in respect of each week of…
What should be in your firm’s contract of employment? That’s a question we’re asked a lot at our Hockley based solicitors. Of course, there are statutory obligatory terms, as well as non-obligatory contract terms. But, we also go a step further for the businesses owners we advise. Instead of simply viewing the Contract of Employment…