Many employers operate Drug and Alcohol policies detailing what is acceptable within the workplace when it comes to alcohol and drugs, and the implications of being under the influence of either substance during working hours. Such policies generally cover an organisation’s right to perform random drug or alcohol tests and may also include reference to […]
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New Partnership News!
We are thrilled to announce that Stallard Kane has partnered with IRIS Software Group to bring you solutions to support your biggest HR challenges. IRIS’s flexible, comprehensive HR software supports every element of people management, including recruitment, staff development, engagement, payroll and more. IRIS HR software is committed to helping your employees feel better-connected, engaged, and rewarded. With IRIS Staffology […]
Right to Work Scheme COVID-19 Adjusted Checks – Update
Continuing with our updates, we wanted to make sure that everyone we work with are mindful that the adjustments to right to work checks, which were introduced on 30th March 2020 will now come to an end on 30th September 2022. This is important as that from 1st October 2022 you must carry out one of the checks […]
The Importance of Employee Retention
As most employers are aware it is currently a tight labour market which is driving up employee salaries and making recruitment challenging. Therefore, the retention of talent is more important than ever. Employers can prevent top talent leaving their Company with the right practices and strategies. A low employee turnover level can signify you are […]
Employment Law Update: part-year workers are entitled to full-time holiday allowance, the Supreme Court rules.
A few weeks ago, the Supreme Court passed a ruling which affects employers when calculating holiday entitlement for workers who work for part of the year (or some weeks of the year). The case of Harpur Trust v Brazel found that part-year workers should be entitled to the same paid holiday entitlement as their colleagues […]