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UK Supreme Court Ruling on Backdated Holiday Pay: What It Means for Employers

Posted on: 16 Oct 2023 by: Demos HR Solutions

In a landmark decision announced on 4th October 2023, the UK Supreme Court has issued a ruling that will have significant implications for employers. The ruling addresses the issue of backdated holiday pay, a matter that has been a point of contention for a number of years. While this poses challenges, including financial implications and administrative complexities, it's essential for businesses to take proactive steps to comply with the ruling. In this blog, we'll look what employers will need to do.

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Why It’s Important to Have a Grievance Policy and Process

Posted on: 29 Sep 2023 by: Demos HR Solutions

As an employer, it’s important to understand that having a structured grievance process and policy in place within your organisation will not only benefit your company but your employees too.

Helping an SME client to establish a productive HR department

Posted on: 23 Aug 2023 by: Demos HR Solutions

Many SMEs (Small to Medium sized Enterprises) aspire to have their own in-house HR department, and there are numerous benefits for a growing business if there is one in place. Even though our client (a well-respected charitable organisation) had a small in-house HR team, Debbie Mosely from Dêmos HR Solutions was appointed on a 6-month part time consultancy basis to help implement a HR strategy, however, within a few weeks it was realised that Debbie’s wider HR expertise was needed to do much more. Read below to see what has been achieved for the client more than one year on…

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Guidance on Employment Status and Employment Rights

Posted on: 25 Apr 2023 by: Demos HR Solutions

Employment status affects everyone who works, and can impact pay, leave and working conditions. People with different employment statuses have different rights set out in law, which are designed to protect individuals. Most of the rights are compulsory, and usually cannot be signed away. As an employer, are you adhering to the latest Government-issued guidance to determine Employment Status of individuals hired by your organisation?

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Right to Work Checks - Make Sure you are Adhering to the Law

Posted on: 16 Mar 2023 by: Demos HR Solutions

The temporary adjustments that were made by the Home Office to Right to Work checks during the pandemic allowing online and digital checks to be carried out, came to an end on 30th September 2022. On 28th February 2023, the Home Office published an 'Employers Guide to Right to Work Checks' applying to checks conducted on or after 26 January 2023.

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The King’s Coronation Extra Bank Holiday – Information for Employers

Posted on: 15 Mar 2023 by: Demos HR Solutions

On 6th November 2022, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak proclaimed there will be an extra bank holiday on Monday 8th May 2023 to honour the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III, which will take place on Saturday 6th May 2023. Whilst this is a joyous opportunity for families and communities across the country to come together to celebrate, many employers are concerned of the impact on their day-to-day business, as well as being unaware of their options when it comes to allowing employees to take an extra day’s holiday. Take a look at our advice below.

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