Human Resources
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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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No was the answer of the Supreme Court to this question in the case of Lee v Ashers Baking Company Ltd and Others, in the judgment handed down on 10...
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Maternity leave is an important period for all working mums. It gives women an opportunity to prepare for the birth, then bond with and care for the child during the...
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With temperatures forecast to reach up to 35C this week, the Met Office has issued an amber heatwave alert, advising Britons to stay indoors during the warmest part of the...
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With the 2018 World Cup about to kick-off in Moscow, football fans will have their eye on the ball, whether for England or their home country. And following England’s 2-1...
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This week is Mental Health Awareness Week which is being supported by the Mental Health Foundation. Tying in with the theme, delegates at yesterday’s Ashtons and HAYS Annual Employment Conference...
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Mental Health Awareness Week – 14th-20th May 2018 – is an opportunity for employers to revisit current practices and to see if their policy and culture match up to best...
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For those employers auto-enrolling employees into a basic level pension scheme, today sees a rise in the minimum contribution rates you have to make. Key points: the total minimum contribution...
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