We aren’t very good at managing snow in the UK. So what should employers do when there are ‘snow days? These may only happen once or twice a year but you should be prepared. The overarching thought here is that employers have a duty of care to not put their employees at risk. So if […] The post Snow days. What should you do as an employer? appeared first on Cornerstone Resources ..read more

Monday 4th December 202. We are delighted to announce that Winsome Richbell-Brown has today joined the Cornerstone Resources team. Winsome joins from the Guinness Partnership where she was part of the Employee Relations team. Prior to that, Winsome has a long and distinguished career in the housing and education sectors. She holds FCIPD accreditation which … Winsome Richbell-Brown joins Cornerstone Resources Read More » The post Winsome Richbell-Brown joins Cornerstone Resources appeared first on Cornerstone Resources ..read more

All the lead up to the Autumn Statement 2023 was that it was going to be good for business. In addition to this there would be personal tax cuts which sparked rumours of Income Tax cuts or raising the band thresholds. By doing the latter, fewer would be dragged into paying higher rate tax. So … The Autumn Statement 2023 – any good for business? Read More » The post The Autumn Statement 2023 – any good for business? appeared first on Cornerstone Resources ..read more

The Employment Rights Act 1996 sets out 5 potentially fair reasons for dismissal. The first 3 are used commonly and are well understood; redundancy, conduct and capability. Then you have statutory illegality (such as a lorry driver losing their driving licence). But what about the 5th one. How much do you know about Some other … What is the Some other substantial reason for dismissal? Read More » The post What is the Some other substantial reason for dismissal? appeared first on Cornerstone Resources ..read more

The Employments Rights Act 1996 (ERA) lists 5 fair reasons to dismiss an employee. If the employer fails to dismiss an employee for a genuine reason and by following a fair process, then the employee could bring a claim of unfair dismissal to an employment tribunal.  To bring a claim of ordinary unfair dismissal, the … What is unfair dismissal and how can I avoid it? Read More » The post What is unfair dismissal and how can I avoid it? appeared first on Cornerstone Resources ..read more

The Equality Act 2010 combined various strands of equality legislation such as the Sex Discrimination Act 1975, Race Relations Act 1976 and the Disability Discrimination Act 1995. The Act outlawed discriminatory practices based on Protected Characteristics. These Protected Characteristics are as follows: What is an Occupational Requirement exception? In the vast majority of cases, it … Occupational Requirement exceptions to the Equality Act Read More » The post Occupational Requirement exceptions to the Equality Act appeared first on Cornerstone Resources ..read more

In July 2017, The Taylor Review (also known as the Good Work Plan) set out the need for a mechanism where workers can request a more predictable work pattern. Whilst other aspects of the Good Work plan came into law in April 2020, this part wasn’t dealt with. Until now. The Workers (Predictable Terms and … The Right to request predictable work patterns Read More » The post The Right to request predictable work patterns appeared first on Cornerstone Resources ..read more

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects people’s ability to focus, control impulses, and manage their energy levels. In the workplace, managing employees with ADHD can present unique challenges and opportunities. In the UK, where inclusivity and diversity are increasingly prioritized, it’s essential for employers to understand how to support and … Nurturing Success: Managing Employees with ADHD Read More » The post Nurturing Success: Managing Employees with ADHD appeared first on Cornerstone Resources ..read more

A Subject Access Request gives someone the right to obtain a copy of their personal information from an organisation. This will include information about where the data has come from, what it is being used for and who you are sharing it with. An organisation must respond to a Subject Access Request within 1 month … How do I deal with a Subject Access Request? Read More » The post How do I deal with a Subject Access Request? appeared first on Cornerstone Resources ..read more

New flexible working rules are due to come into force in the coming weeks. The Employment Relations (Flexible working) Act 2023 has passed Parliament and is awaiting Royal Assent. This will mean major changes in how flexible working requests are handled in businesses. The background to the new flexible working rules In September 2021, the … New flexible working rules coming into force Read More » The post New flexible working rules coming into force appeared first on Cornerstone Resources ..read more