Book a no obligation call
Book a HR Audit

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.

Home / EML Insights

HR / Employment Law News

Why volunteering is good for business

This week is Volunteers’ Week (3-9 June) which is an opportunity to recognise the contribution people make through volunteering. An estimated 14.2 million people in the UK volunteered through a group, club…
4 June 2024

HR / Employment Law News

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

Uncategorised

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