TUPE Transfers

What is a TUPE transfer? A TUPE, Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations, is when part or whole of an organisation is transferred to another employer. There are 2 types of transfers protected under the TUPE regulations: The regulations apply to organisations of all sizes and protect employees’ rights when the organisation or service […]

Recruitment

At Loates HR Consultancy we understand the time constraints, pressures and steps it takes to fill a position or create a new role. Our experienced team are attentive to the finding the right person to fit your team. To help streamline the process for you, we are able to assist you with the following areas […]

Discrimination

What is discrimination? Discrimination can unfortunately happen in your workplace and through a number of ways such as face to face, behind the computer, direct, indirect or in the form of harassment and victimisation. Whether an employee makes a claim, the employer discovers the situation or it continues unknown, we should be protecting our employees […]

Absence Management

What is absence management? Absence management is the process in supporting your business through planned or unplanned absence of your workforce. This could include sickness, injury or annual leave. Policies and procedures can be put in place to support your business through the following with notification procedures, payment terms and return to work support. Why […]

Employment Disputes

What are employment disputes? Arguments : confrontation : disagreements : tension : yelling : physical fight These are examples of employment disputes that can unfortunately happen between staff in the workplace. An employment dispute can be between team mates, cross-departmental or conversed seniority. It could be longstanding or a shorter stemmed reaction. Either way every […]

Dismissals

What are dismissals? Dismissal is when the employer terminates the employment relationship against the employee. Dismissal should be a last resort but sometimes it is unavoidable and the relationship must end this way. To comply with legislation and best practice, employers should carry out necessary investigations without unreasonable delay to establish the facts. Why do […]

Agency Workers

What are agency workers? An agency worker often referred to as a ‘temp’ worker, will sign up for work through an employment business to work for a client. As the employer you are the client who may choose this arrangement for a flexible, quick or mutual solution to meet the needs of your business. Agency […]

HR Policies & Procedures

What are HR policies & procedures? Having the right policies and procedures in place from the outset is key to guiding your workforce and providing information on how to work safely, legally and in line with your business’ ethos. These will quite often be the grounding required to ensure smooth running through clarity and structure. […]

Redundancy

What is redundancy? Redundancy is when a business reduces a workforce because the need for the role is no longer required or the business (or part of the business) has ceased to operate. For example, this could be due to a downturn of work or a business restructure. This is a situation that unfortunately any […]

Minimum Wage

What is the minimum wage? The National Minimum Wage (NMW) is a minimum rate of pay that must be paid to workers, and is dependent upon the workers age. Additionally, workers aged over 25 years old will be entitled to the National Living Wage (NLW). Why does the minimum wage matter? These rates are updated […]