A Court of Appeal ruling handed down yesterday could cause employers a financial headache, after it said that workers who cannot take holiday because of illness are entitled to reclaim it in a fresh leave year.
Mental Health Problems Should Be Treated As Other Health Issues
The Health and Social Care Act 2012 should have made a difference to the way employers treat staff with mental health problems but as recently as 2010, it was found that more than seventy percent of companies had no formal mental health policy.
Olympian Levels Of Absenteeism A Potential Problem For Employers
With the opening ceremony for the Olympic Games now only days away, employers across the country are gearing up for a long period of disruption to their business, from last minute holiday requests, unauthorised absences, ‘sickies’ and travel disruption.
Banks Asking Mis-sold Firms To Delay Legal Action
It is understood from a report in the Telegraph that Barclays plc and Lloyds Banking Group are writing to businesses engaged in litigation with them over the interest swap mis-selling scandal asking them to suspend their claims until they find out whether they are eligible for the FSA deal, which would provide “redress” to such firms.
Bonfire Of Red Tape Not Burning Brightly
According to a report published last week by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), the amount of red tape surrounding the running of a business, particularly a small one, is still holding back growth, despite the Government’s pledges to slash it.