HR / Employment Law News

What does the Government’s ‘New Deal for Working People’ mean for employers?

During the election campaign, the Labour Party’s ‘Plan to Make Work Pay’ (the New Deal for working people) proposed significant employment law reforms which focused on employment issues such as low wages,…

23 July 2024

HR / Employment Law News

5 key employment law changes still to come in 2024

There are a number of significant employment law changes due to be introduced before the end of the year with the aim of enhancing employee rights and improving working conditions. Here are…

1 July 2024

HR / Employment Law News

Government introduces new ‘WorkWell’ pilot scheme

Last month, the Department for Work and Pensions and Department of Health and Social Care announced the launch of ‘WorkWell’ pilots, part of the Government’s £2.5 billion ‘Back to Work Plan’ aimed…

24 June 2024

HR / Employment Law News, Tribunals

Coastguard volunteer classed as ‘worker’ by the Employment Appeal Tribunal

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) ruled that a volunteer for the Coastguard Rescue Service (CRS) was a ‘worker’ when performing activities for which he was entitled to claim payment. Mr Groom was a…

19 June 2024

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, Uncategorised

Employee with severe Menopause symptoms wins claim of disability discrimination

An administrator who worked at a crane hire business for 27 years and whose manager ignored her complaints, has won a disability discrimination case relating to menopause. The tribunal heard how the…

29 May 2024

HR / Employment Law News

How to get the best out of young people entering the world of work

With exam season in full swing, there will soon be thousands of school, college and university leavers considering their next move, with many seeking an apprenticeship or full-time employment. Young workers can…

23 May 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

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What does the Government’s ‘New Deal for Working People’ mean for employers?

5 key employment law changes still to come in 2024

Government introduces new ‘WorkWell’ pilot scheme

Coastguard volunteer classed as ‘worker’ by the Employment Appeal Tribunal

Why volunteering is good for business

Employee with severe Menopause symptoms wins claim of disability discrimination

How to get the best out of young people entering the world of work

Is sickness absence slowing your business?

How to ensure a fair redundancy process

Key employment law changes in April

The right to request flexible working is changing!

Government consults about the reintroduction of tribunal fees

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