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When The Heat Is On The Met Office issued it’s first ever red weather warning last year as a series of heatwaves swept across the UK. In one location, the thermometer registered 40.3 C, a new record, and such heat waves are set to continue. Many employees like yourself are asking, “what is the maximum […]

Beyond Belief! We regularly bring you details of employment tribunal decisions so that, as an employer, you may benefit from such knowledge and avoid pitfalls that have hit other employers. Additionally, we highlight examples of allegations and claims that have failed, again to present you with potential courses of action to take or avoid. We […]

Bullying Or Harassment? As employers of domestic and household staff you rely on staff working professionally with each other, showing an appropriate degree of respect. But what is the situation when a member of your staff asks if they can have a word with you saying they are being bullied by another staff member? The […]

Valuables At Risk? Employers of domestic staff accept that their employees have the run of the house when their boss is not at home, and that their employees are honest.  In nearly all cases this is true, but human nature being what it is, there may be a bad apple in some situations. Perhaps a staff […]

The Caring Choice For many elderly people, the traditional route of being cared for is still a residential home, but increasingly the down-sides of this option are making other choices being closely examined. So what are the downsides? In a nutshell they are all emotional and psychological. For those involved, these can take precedence over […]

Tattoo Taboo  Despite the huge growth in tattoos in the UK the issue is still subject to controversy. If you are considering having a tattoo, we thought it would be helpful to know the legal and social implications. If you already have a job in the domestic or household sectors and already have a tattoo […]

In Caring Rules Are Rules A care worker sacked by a charity for giving two paracetamol tablets and a hot water bottle to a woman with dementia has been awarded more than £17,000 for unfair dismissal. However, the award had been reduced by 33% from £25,771 to reflect the fact that the claimant’s conduct contributed […]

Stealth Tax? Not My Problem! Take-home pay for most people fell by almost £1,500 last year as a result of tax increases and rising inflation, figures show. The average worker is worse off in real terms than a decade ago despite rise in gross earnings, according to calculations by the House of Commons library. Workers […]

New Maternity Rates, So How Does The System Work? Every April, the Maternity Leave allowance set by the government is reviewed and generally increased. But what does it all actually mean to you, a colleague or a friend who becomes pregnant? How does it work? As this month sees the new rate for Statutory Maternity pay […]

Bank Holidays In May There are three bank holidays in May this year but for many there is an additional day which many will regard as important…and may want to take the extra time off. The first bank holiday is Early May Bank holiday is tomorrow, May 1st, followed by May 8th to celebrate the […]