Changes to Self-Isolation Rules in England & Other News 14/01/22
The Health Secretary, Sajid Javid has announced that from Monday 17 January 2022 at 12:01am, the self- isolation period for COVID positive individuals, will be reduced from 7 to 5 days
Forthcoming Legislation Changes 06/01/22
The Black Mountain team are ready to help our clients to start budget planning for the next financial year
Autumn Budget Announcement Affecting Employers – 28/10/2021
Yesterday, the Chancellor announced his plans for this year’s Autumn budget to help the country and economy to continue to recover from the impact that the coronavirus pandemic has had on companies and individuals.
Additional Bank Holiday 2022 – Are Staff Automatically Entitled to The Additional Day? – 27/10/2021
Whilst we all look forward to a well-earned break for Christmas and the New Year, we are aware that an additional bank holiday has been announced to take place on the 3rd of June 2022 to mark Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee…
Round Up of Employment Tribunal Cases & SSP Rebate Scheme Ended – 22/10/2021
In this October newsletter we bring you up to date with some of the latest ET (Employment Tribunal) & EAT (Employment Appeals Tribunal) cases that are currently making headlines. In addition, we report on the Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme and the deadline for claims to be made.
The World of Flexible Working & ET Case – Employee Awarded £38,000 – 12/10/2021
So, what does that mean for employers? We are all too aware that it is currently a candidate led market and see more that flexibility is becoming part of employment contractual negotiations.
ET Case Reserved Judgement – Funeral Director HR Boss Sacked For Sexual Harassment – 20/09/2021
This ET case is a reminder that there is no place for sexist and demeaning language in the workplace, but respect and professionalism amongst colleagues and peers should be everyday behaviours within the working environment.
Has the Pandemic Taught Employers That Cultural “Fit” is a Thing of The Past – 16/09/2021
An interesting and thought-provoking question – is it time to move away from our way of thinking looking for a cultural “fit” and adapt a cultural “contribution” as a different approach for future recruitment and promotion within our organisations?
ET REPORTED CASE Media Headline – 09/09/2021
In this ET case which is currently the talk of many on social media, the Claimant was successful in part of her claims, and others (such as harassment) rejected.
ET REPORTED CASE Media Headline – “Executive wins unfair dismissal claim after sacking over expenses” – 07/09/2021
On occasions, an ET (Employment Tribunal) case comes into the public domain and when you read the headline, you think this is a quite straightforward unfair dismissal case where the Claimant is successful.