Human Resources
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We have been made aware of a temporary change to the rules on ‘Fit Notes’ for absent employees which we would like to share with you. What has changed? If...
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Employers sometimes need to change the terms and conditions of their employees. This could be a change to working hours, salary, benefits, or location. Employers should seek to reach an...
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According to the British Menopause Society, 45% of women feel their menopause symptoms have had a negative impact on their work. The menopause is a natural stage of life when...
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Right-to-work checks were already a complex area for employers, and the situation became trickier with the arrival of the points-based immigration system and the EU Settlement Scheme – click the links to see...
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On Thursday 23 September 2021, the government published a consultation for laws which will allow employees to request flexible working from day one at a new employer, replacing the current...
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The information in this article was correct on 6 August 2021. The section on vaccination exemption was updated on 27 September 2021 in line with new advice from the Department for...
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The government has published its ‘Covid-19 Response – Autumn and Winter Plan 2021’ which sets out how it intends to respond to Coronavirus over the next few months. The document outlines...
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Many businesses are struggling with recruitment at the moment and with the current climate being as it is, employers should start thinking about attracting from the Neurodiverse talent pool that...
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According to the Mail on Sunday, a cabinet minister recently suggested that civil servants who were now working from home should take a pay cut, due to their reduced commuting...
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The Queen’s speech which was delivered at the State Opening of Parliament last week documented what laws the Government intend to introduce over the coming year with a focus on...
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The year 2020 was a challenging one, to say the least, with Brexit and the coronavirus pandemic, many proposed employment law changes were delayed but as we start to see...
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The COVID-19 pandemic threatens to cause long-term harm to gender diversity in the workplace, with progress for women in work reverting to 2017 levels by the end of 2021, according...
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