HR
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Three years after the UK’s decision to leave the EU, we continue to see a split in society and profound feelings in some areas in opposition to immigration and the...
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All employees that have been employed for 26 weeks or more have the right to request flexible working patterns, without having to give any reason. However, research released today by...
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Many organisations use rewards and recognition to show employees they appreciate and respect their positive attendance. In some cases, cash-based incentives or rewards work well to encourage attendance and discourage...
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Due to the 75th anniversary of VE day in 2020, the Government have announced a nationwide change to Bank Holidays next year. May Day is usually the first Monday in...
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A straw poll of over 100 Human Resources (HR) professionals, taken at a conference in the region this week, revealed that 94% are now taking positive steps within their businesses...
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This was the question addressed by the Employment Appeal Tribunal in the recent case of Lamb v The Garrard Academy. An individual is considered disabled if they have a physical...
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The BBC has completed analysis on the private companies that have published their latest gender pay gap figures and notes that four in 10 companies are reporting wider gaps than...
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In the case of Brazel v The Harpur Trust, the Employment Appeal Tribunal held that the ACAS guidance in respect of paying part-time employees and workers on irregular hours a...
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We outline the changes to look out for in 2019. 1. Itemised payslips from April 2019 Employers will be required to provide itemised payslips for employees and workers with effect...
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There are now plenty of businesses preparing for Brexit, despite no one still being quite sure what the final deal will look like. With this growing concern over the many...
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“It’s just a bit of bants!” If you work in any kind of environment, from an office to a building site, you’ll be familiar with the term ‘banter’. It’s that...
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The case of Evans v Xactly Corporation Limited considered questions of disability and race discrimination, with the Claimant bringing proceedings for a number of breaches of the Equality Act 2010....
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