Employer

Employers need to understand our discrimination law, and should take measures to prevent discrimination occurring in the workplace. This guide provides some key information.

It is a common misunderstanding that all termination payments qualify for a £30,000 tax exemption. The exemption only applies if the payment is not otherwise chargeable to income tax. What is the payment for? Generally, contractual payments will be subject to income... Read More

It’s not always straightforward to determine interns’ rights. Businesses may be required to pay interns. It depends on what the intern is doing and their classification.

Tackling bullying in the workplace should be a high priority for any employer. Office bullies can cause great harm to the people that they target, they can significantly reduce staff morale and they can lower productivity. On top of all that they... Read More

Dress codes are often drawn up by employers. Many businesses, particularly in the professional services sector, need to portray a corporate image to their clients – and ensuring staff are smartly dressed is an important part of conveying that image.