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Is sickness absence slowing your business?

Whilst some level of absence in the workplace is unavoidable, if not managed correctly, sickness absence can escalate, resulting in financial costs and reduced employee morale. Recently reported stats include: In July…
25 March 2024

ACAS Employment Law, Bumping Redundancy Blogs, HR / Employment Law News, Redundancy Law

How to ensure a fair redundancy process

After rising sharply during the pandemic, redundancy levels reached their lowest since records began from the period March to May 2022, as businesses struggled to recruit in a tight labour market. However,…
18 March 2024

HR / Employment Law News

Key employment law changes in April

There are a number of Employment Law changes due to be introduced in April. COVID holiday carryover The law that allowed up to 4 weeks of annual leave to be carried over…
11 March 2024

HR / Employment Law News

The right to request flexible working is changing!

In July 2023, the Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Bill received royal assent and became the Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023. The Bill introduces some significant changes to current UK employment law from…
7 March 2024

ACAS Employment Law, HR / Employment Law News

Government consults about the reintroduction of tribunal fees

The Conservative Government has launched a consultation proposing the reintroduction of ‘modest’ Employment Tribunal fees. The consultation, available until 25 March 2024, seeks to reinstate fees for claimants, aiming to offset the…
20 February 2024

ACAS Employment Law, HR / Employment Law News, Tribunals

Injury to Feelings in Discrimination Cases

A variety of claims can be filed in the Employment Tribunal (“ET”), and among them, discrimination claims under the Equality Act 2010 often stand out. The case facts can be interesting, and…
7 February 2024

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Why every organisation should embrace CSR

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is an organisation’s approach to business sustainability that looks beyond the bottom line and focuses on its economic, social and environmental impact. Although not a legal requirement, CSR…
31 January 2024

Workplace Wellness

Don’t let the winter blues dampen work productivity

Employee health and wellbeing is of paramount importance throughout the year. However, employers should pay particular attention to the gloomy winter months when the days are colder and shorter, we have less…
11 January 2024

Bumping Redundancy Blogs, HR / Employment Law News

5 Employment Law changes to prepare for in 2024

It is often difficult for employers and HR professionals to keep abreast with ever-evolving Employment Law. So with 2024 on the horizon, we have summarised 5 key Employment Law changes that organisations…
11 December 2023