WALDRONS EMPLOYMENT NEWSLETTER - NOVEMBER 2011

November 01, 2011

Holiday or Sickness that is the question

A recent case has clarified the situation regarding an employee’s holiday entitlement whilst they are off sick. It is clear that an employee is entitled to accrue statutory holiday entitlement under the Working Time Regulations. However, they are only entitled to be paid for holiday either during their leave or at termination of employment IF they exercise their right to take holiday i.e. by giving you notice.

Unfair?

The government have confirmed that from April 2012 the service qualification period for an employee to be eligible to bring a claim for ordinary unfair dismissal will be increased to 2 years.

There are some exceptions to this rule and employers will need to be alive to the fact that as a result allegations of discrimination may increase in order to get claims in for those with less than 2 years service.

Diversity Training

Hannah and Vanessa offer a tried and tested Diversity Training Course. With expert training in both the HR aspects and legal aspects for your entire work force together with training materials Waldrons are here to work in partnership with you to ensure the principles of equality are communicated throughout your business. £150 plus vat for 1 ½ hour training course for up to 25 employees. The course also attracts CPD points for those who require it.

Vicarious Liability for non-employees

As a business you may be held responsible for the acts of your employees which cause damage to third parties property or person. The High Court ruling recently has opened the door for businesses to also be responsible for non-employees such as consultants, office holders, agency workers etc. Whether the act was committed within the course of employment and the nature of the relationship between the business and the non-employee will be relevant.

Waldrons Dedicated to Continued Professional Development

We are pleased to announce that Waldrons are Corporate Affiliates of the Institute of Continuing Professional Development and our Hannah has become a Fellow of the Institute. As a result we are also pleased to announce that a number of our training seminars - including Waldrons Employment Breakfast Clubs - will now attract CPD points to assist you in your continued professional development

Check out the Institute's website at www.cpdinstitute.org