Latest Blog Posts

That capricious thing the British Summer looks set to shine on us and send temperatures soaring in the coming days.  We often hear it said that there’s no better place to live and work than the UK when the weather is nice.  But, that doesn’t stop many of us asking – is it too hot for work? Or, Can we knock off early?  As a business owner, you may have the answers because you can decide how to proceed. 

Would your policies and procedures stand up to scrutiny if a worker turned up incapable due to drink or drugs?

We love the varied nature of our job because every day is different and every situation is unique because it will refer to a particular business.  Even situations that look similar on paper will be different in practice because our guidance will help business owners manage in the way they want to and not in prescriptive, one size fits all manner.

The UK has been warned about this week's Baltc Blast of cold weather for some time, but is your business ready for the disruption the snow and ice is likely to cause?

Happy 8^th Birthday Pennine Business Partners!  25^th February 2018 marks the 8^th birthday of Pennine Business Partners which we think is cause for celebration.

As reported by the CIPD, the Government’s trial period for tribunal fee repayments has now ended, so individuals (employees and workers) and trades unions that have paid a fee can now apply online for reimbursement.

January is one of the busiest months for people booking holidays – our TV screens are full of adverts tempting us to do so!  It’s also the time that managers start receiving holiday requests from their staff which can be a challenging time.

The widely expected increase in the number of Employment Tribunal claims was confirmed today (14^th December) by Her Majesty’s Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) which announced they had increased by 66%.

The Examiner Business Awards are an annual showcase for business excellence in our region.  They recognise new and established businesses, budding entrepreneurs and exporters.  This year, we were delighted to sponsor the award for Employee of the Year.  That award celebrates people nominated by their peers and employers who continually go above and beyond the call of duty.

People Management (the CIPD's magazine and news website) recently reported the case of a diabetic security guard who left his job after a hypoglycemic attack has won his tribunal claim.  We look at the issues raised and highlight what the employer could have done to avoid the situation arising.