There is an increasing trend of candidates backing out of job offers.But why has this become such a hot topic?The current competitive job market can mean candidates are faced with more than one job offer and in the worst cases, candidates accept an offer...

According to a YouGov poll commissioned by Acas, 26% of employers have seen a rise in sickness absence levels compared to August/September 2023.2023 statistics from the Office for National Statistics suggest that working time lost to sickness in 2022...

New changes to paternity leave will provide more flexibility to eligible employees.Another upcoming change to legislation, as part of the recent Government focus on family-friendly reforms, reports that there will be more flexibility for employees who are...

Can employers ask if an employee is facing criminal investigation or charges?While an employer can ask whether an employee has been arrested, there is no obligation on the part of the employee to disclose this information, unless they meet either of the...

When an employee’s contract is terminated, employers are legally required to pay any accrued holidays that have not been taken prior to their final day at work (which is known as pay in lieu of holidays).Some employers may also include a clause in their...

In a redundancy, the role is considered to be redundant, rather than the employee.And there are particular circumstances in which this may occur:When the business is closing and/or moving premises;When fewer employees are required to carry out their type...