EML Blogs

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Whether you’re navigating policy changes, looking for ways to boost employee engagement, or exploring HR solutions, you’ll find fresh, relevant content to support and inspire your strategy.

Check back regularly for new articles, features, and thought leadership tailored to the evolving world of HR, Employment Law and Health, Safety and Wellbeing.

HR / Employment Law News

Will a 4-day week make us more productive?

The Coronavirus pandemic impacted all our lives considerably and, among other things,  resulted in a permanent shift towards hybrid working for many employers. As we return to a ‘new normal’, some employers…

4 April 2022

Workplace Wellness

Why workplace Mental Health First Aid makes sense

According to the Mental Health Foundation, a staggering 70 million working days are lost each year in the UK due to mental health problems, costing employers approximately £2.4 billion per year. During…

29 March 2022

HR / Employment Law News

National Minimum Wage: Are you getting it right?

Paying in equal instalments? Deducting for goods purchased? Check your practices are compliant with the National Minimum Wages Regulations. And of course, think about the upcoming pay rise! With the cost of…

17 March 2022

HR / Employment Law News

Employee’s dismissal for eating company stock was unfair due to poor investigation and inconsistent practices

Cassidy v. Iceland Foods Limited (2019) The Claimant was dismissed after 15 years of good and loyal services, for eating company stock. The Claimant worked at a small store owned by the…

10 March 2022

HR / Employment Law News

Is your organisation ready for this years’ extra bank holiday?

To mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022 there will be an extra, one-off bank holiday in the UK, with the spring bank holiday at the end of May moving to Thursday…

8 March 2022

Grievance Policy, HR / Employment Law News

Local authority discriminated against employee by asking her to re-apply for role

Healey v. Lancashire County Council (2021) –  Manchester Employment Tribunal The Claimant had been employed by the local authority (the Respondent) since 1995 as an early years’ consultant. In 2012 she was…

24 February 2022

HR / Employment Law News

Pimlico Plumbers taken to the cleaners over holiday pay

Smith v Pimlico Plumbers Ltd [2021] CA The facts of the case Mr Smith worked for Pimlico Plumbers between 2005 and 2011. For much of that time he was considered “self-employed”. In…

14 February 2022

Health & Safety News

Highway Code updates: Actions for employers

Employers that employ staff in a driving role, or employees who are expected to drive in the course of business, are being advised to take note of recent updates to the Highway…

9 February 2022

HR / Employment Law News

Don’t mention retirement! Employers warned to be more mindful

A recent case to hit the employment tribunal has highlighted the need for employers to take care in relation to discussions around retirement, after it was ruled that a 73-year-old Asda worker…

3 February 2022

HR / Employment Law News

COVID: New year, same challenges

When we consider the likely HR and Employment Law developments for 2022, COVID is still top of the agenda and continues to present unprecedented challenges for people and the organisations they work…

10 January 2022

HR / Employment Law News

Racial discrimination within the workplace and how you can eliminate it

Racism in the workplace was once again in the headlines last month following the accusations of harassment and bullying of cricketer Azeem Rafiq during his time at Yorkshire County Cricket Club due…

20 December 2021

HR / Employment Law News

Déjà vu: What the latest instruction to work from home means for employers

On 8 December 2021, Boris Johnson announced that the guidance for office workers in England to work from home if they can was to be introduced from the following week. When is…

9 December 2021