A flood of claims were submitted to tribunals earlier in the year, and it's no surprise why... Earlier this year, in July, fees became payable to lodge both an employment tribunal claim and an appeal. As a result, an issue fee of £250 and a hearing fee of £950 are now payable should an applicant wish to submit a claim for discrimination or unfair dismissal for example. Simpler cases, for such things as unauthorised wage deductions or unpaid redundancy payments, attract a much lower fee…
The UK’s most powerful storm in 26 years, St. Jude, meant there was widespread public transport disruption and road closures, with many commuters struggling to get to work. Extreme conditions like snow and ice often plunge the UK's transport network into chaos. As a result, employers are faced with a wide range of employment issues regarding absence and attendance, pay, leave, health and safety and employee rights. Must I pay those who cannot attend work due to the weather? An employer is under no obligation…
Is it the beginning of the end for zero hours contracts? Over the summer months, the media had a field day with a succession of startling revelations about the use of “zero hours.” This is the somewhat contentious arrangement in which no specific weekly hours are prescribed. Employees may not be offered work from week to week. Perhaps it wasn’t too surprising for McDonald’s and Burger King to be under the employment spotlight but when accusations also hit brand leaders like Boots and Sports Direct,…
Over 10 million people in the UK have a limiting long term illness, impairment or disability - with around 1 in 7 disabled adults of working age. The employment-rate gap between disabled and non-disabled people decreased from around 36% in 2002 to around 29% in 2010. To put this into context, the 2010 statistics show that 48% of disabled people were employed compared to a non-disabled rate of 78%. Disability Discrimination Legislation The law relating to disability discrimination is governed by the Equality Act 2010.…
It can be tricky for employers to keep up-to-date with all the legislation changes that affect the workplace. That's why we've compiled a quick summary of the most important changes over the last six months: Collective Redundancy Consultation The minimum period of employee consultation when making 100 or more redundancies in a period of 90 days or less has been reduced from 90 to 45 days. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) DBS checks (formerly known as Criminal Record Bureau checks) are now portable, which means…
Moorepay is a finalist for one of the most prestigious payroll awards in Britain. Some of the most innovative, forward-thinking payroll and HR providers will gather at the Millennium Hotel, Mayfair, London, for the ceremony of the highly acclaimed Payroll World Awards, held on 24 October 2013. As a leading provider of payroll and HR solutions, Moorepay has been selected for the coveted ‘Specialist Payroll Provider Award’, a reflection of the growth and on-going success following the launch of Moorepayhr. Moorepay has been able to…
The UK’s Working Time Regulations oblige employers to grant workers a minimum period of paid holiday each year. As such, employees have a statutory entitlement to no less than 5.6 weeks’ paid annual leave (or a pro rata entitlement for those working part time). This equates to 28 days for someone working five days a week. Entitlement is capped at 28, so an employee who works six days a week will only be entitled to 28 days' leave. Public or bank holidays may be included…
In celebration of National Payroll Week on 2-6 September, the Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP) and leading payroll solutions provider Moorepay have teamed up to help businesses get more value from their payroll services. During National Payroll Week, businesses registering their interest in outsourcing to Moorepay will get the chance to benefit from Moorepayhr, a new cutting-edge, cloud-based HR and payroll solution that will completely eliminate their HR and payroll headaches – alongside a free membership offer from the CIPP. To encourage businesses to…
The Government’s fact-finding exercise into zero-hours contracts is "inadequate" and requires further analysis to identify best practice for employers, according to a report published today. The report, 'Flexibility or insecurity? Exploring the rise in zero hours contracts published by The Work Foundation, calls for a more systematic investigation into zero-hours contracts than the review commissioned by the business secretary Vince Cable. Characteristics of workers on zero-hours contracts (ZHCs) vs non-ZHC contracts Characteristic ZHC Non-ZHC Permanent 71% 93% Two years or more* 44% 75% Less than six…
Infinity Training and Consultancy is reigning over the competition with ‘The Cloud’ by adding a cutting-edge HR management tool to its client services. The business consultancy specialist has teamed up with a leading payroll and HR provider, Moorepay, to help Scottish businesses benefit from one of the fastest growing HR and payroll solutions in the UK market. Having been shown Moorepay’s state-of-the-art cloud-based solution, Moorepayhr, Infinity TC felt it could radically improve its existing services and offer increased value to their existing clients. Infinity TC…
