EML Blogs

Your go-to hub for HR insights, updates, and expert advice.

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

Holiday Pay & Zero-Hours Contracts: An Employer’s Guide

Navigating holiday pay for zero-hours contracts is often complicated. However, these workers are entitled to paid holiday just like everyone else so getting it right is important to avoid disputes, tribunal claims…

28 January 2026

HR / Employment Law News

Managing the Rise of Neurodiversity in the Workplace

The number of employees identifying as neurodivergent in the workplace, particularly those with ADHD and autism, is continuing to rise. This is largely driven by an increase in late diagnoses during adulthood…

20 January 2026

HR / Employment Law News

Employment Law Changes Coming in 2026: What Employers Need to Know

This year marks a major shift in the employment law landscape with many significant reforms coming into force under the Employment Rights Act 2025. These changes will no doubt bring major implications…

13 January 2026

HR / Employment Law News

Faith-Friendly Workplaces – Balancing Flexibility with Fairness

As UK workplaces become increasingly diverse, it is important for organisations to ensure they remain inclusive and fair, and to foster an environment where all employees feel respected, especially when it comes…

16 December 2025

HR / Employment Law News, Tribunals

Firefighter who failed to intervene in sexist culture loses unfair dismissal claim

Simon Bailey, a former Watch Manager for Avon Fire & Rescue Service has lost his claim of unfair dismissal after resigning over a disciplinary process which found he did not intervene in…

4 December 2025

HR / Employment Law News

Managing Multi-Generational Teams: Bridging Communication and Motivation Gaps

Today’s workplace is more diverse than ever with four generations collaborating side by side in a multi-generational workforce. Bringing these generations together can create a dynamic mix of experience, creativity and innovation….

25 November 2025

HR / Employment Law News

Pub chain fined £25k for failing to adjust its disciplinary procedure for a neurodiverse employee

The Claimant, who is autistic and disabled under the Equality Act 2010, was employed by Wetherspoons as a kitchen porter at The Albany Palace pub in Trowbridge, Wiltshire. He unknowingly breached the…

19 November 2025

HR / Employment Law News

Personality Profiling & Assessments – Getting Them Right Ethically and Legally

Personality profiling and psychometric assessments have become powerful tools for recruitment, team development and leadership growth. However, these tools also carry ethical and legal responsibilities that employers must carefully navigate. This blog examines…

13 November 2025

HR / Employment Law News

The Power of Goodbye: Turning Exit Interviews into Strategic Insights

When an employee leaves an organisation, exit interviews are often seen as the final administrative step in the offboarding process. But in reality, they’re one of the most valuable tools an organisation…

4 November 2025

HR / Employment Law News

Too Old to Hire? Why Employers Should Value Experienced Talent

While young professionals entering the job market may possess the strong tech and digital skills suited to today’s modern workplace, experience remains one of the most valuable assets an organisation can bring…

28 October 2025

HR / Employment Law News

AI in HR: Friend or Foe for Employee Relations?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming workplaces at lightning speed and HR is no exception. From automating recruitment to streamlining performance management, AI promises efficiency. But what does it mean for employee relations?…

21 October 2025

HR / Employment Law News

Overhearing Sexist Comments Can Be Harassment, Tribunal Rules

An employee who overheard colleagues making sexual remarks was the victim of harassment, a tribunal has ruled. The verdict comes in the case of a car sales executive who complained after repeatedly…

8 October 2025