The government have announced 28 changes to employment law which will impact EVERY business in the UK. Navigating these changes can be complicated and getting it wrong could be costly and damaging. But don't worry – through Floristry Trade Club Business Membership you have a dedicated partnership with Croner to help your business navigate these changes. To learn more about The Club memberships please visit Join The Club Some of the changes include: Day one rights . The curren

On the announcement of the Employment Rights Bill, the government stated they were planning to make changes to unfair dismissal and introduce day one rights to employees. This has left a lot of employers asking what this change means for them, and how it will affect their existing procedures and policies. What’s the existing framework for claiming unfair dismissal? At present, any employee wanting to take their employer to an employment tribunal for unfair dismissal, must hav

If you have lone workers, there are UK employment laws and essential health & safety requirements your business must adhere to.  It’s particularly important to make sure these employees are safe and well. Read this guide to gain insights into how to ensure the welfare of employees who work alone. It provides important information that can help you. What is lone working?

The duty of care law in the UK reflects the statutory duties you have as an employer. All organisations must adhere to their ‘duty of care’, regardless of the type of business, be it public, private or voluntary. For example, the law requires you to carry out a risk assessment . This will address all risks that might cause harm in your workplace. Another common law regarding duty of care to employees is consultation. Legally, you must consult employees on any health & safety

So you've decided to start (or you already run) your own small business. Taking the plunge is a brave step and one that comes with its own unique set of challenges that can be overwhelming, especially for first-timers. Besides developing a fool-proof business plan and steering the ship, you’ll have to appoint and manage other individuals, if you're planning on expanding beyond a one person operation. With this in mind, you’ll need to be up-to-date and familiar with employment

Do you have employees who work over bank holidays?  Public holidays raise all sorts of questions, from employee and employer alike. To address a few of the frequently asked questions, here's 10 top tips from us on how to manage your workforce during a bank holiday:

The sun is shining, the holiday season is upon us and schools are closing for the end of year break. A mixture of sunshine and many children out of school needing to be cared for often result in an increase in people wanting to take time off work. The majority of annual leave requests will already have been managed, but what happens when time off is taken or requested by employees and hasn’t been authorised? We’ve collated some tips on handling certain unauthorised absence

Part of being an employer is having difficult conversations with your staff. It's never easy whether you’re making them redundant, conducting a disciplinary, or managing mental health issues. However, it is crucial that these conversations happen, and that they are handled right. Research conducted last year found that workplace conflict costs employers £30bn a year. But where do you start? How to prepare for difficult conversations at work

No matter what your workplace is, you must ensure that you have an emergency response plan in place. This will ensure that all your staff members know what it is they need to do if an emergency occurs. What is an emergency response plan? An emergency plan is your business's researched and planned policy that tells your employees what it is they should do in the case of an incident. This Is designed to help reduce injuries and ensure that business operations aren’t impacted si

Croner explain how to implement a dedicated driver risk assessment.

As an employer, you have responsibilities for your staff. This includes ensuring their wellbeing and their health and safety.

It doesn’t matter how rigid your employment contracts are, employees can still request changes to their working hours.

Based on current long-range data, UK Winter 2023-24 is likely to be generally drier and colder compared to previous winters.

It's an employer's job to ensure the safety of their employees and anyone who visits their premises.

Health and Safety audits and inspections are vital to the wellbeing of your workforce.