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The latest on changes to holiday pay and other retained EU law
With plans confirmed for several key areas of employment law — including the…
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As we are reminded once again of how conflict across the globe can impact us all, it is likely many employers throughout the UK will have additional HR issues to manage as a result.
What can HR do during world conflict?
International…
The Rugby World Cup began in France on 8 September, kicking off almost two months of highly anticipated sporting action. Following on from events like the Commonwealth Games and FIFA Women's World Cup, prudent employers will be aware there are a number of…
The finding of dangerous RAAC in schools, including government and privately owned buildings, has left employers managing staff who are struggling to get to work on time, if at all, due to childcare issues, as well as having to find an alterative workplace…
The controversial expansion of the London ULEZ scheme came into force last Tuesday, and similar schemes operate across the UK from Birmingham to Glasgow.
The HR considerations of the ULEZ expansion
With many employees likely to be…
In its quarterly survey of 2000 UK employers the CIPD found that 40% have made a counter-offer in the past 12 months with the highest number (58%) being in London.
Employers turn to counter-offers to keep key staff
To tempt employees to…
As of yesterday it is once again unlawful for employment agencies to knowingly supply temporary agency workers to cover during a strike, but that isn’t the only recent development related to industrial action.
Minimum service levels during…
Employers can no longer use agency staff to fill in for striking workers during industrial action, after the High Court ruled that legislation introduced in 2022 by then-Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng is unlawful.
Ban on agency workers during…
The Government has responded to a consultation on parental leave and pay which was launched in 2019 as a result of the Good Work Plan.
Changes planned to paternity leave and pay legislation…
The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health is calling on businesses to ensure they use a new workplace standard designed to support employees experiencing menopause or menstruation.
New workplace menopause and menstruation standards released…
Parents and unpaid carers are set to receive a boost with new employment protections after three government-backed Private Members’ Bills received Royal Assent last Wednesday.
Parents and carers to be given new protections at work
With…
The Government has faced mounting pressure to withdraw the controversial Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill that would reform or scrap thousands of laws carried over when the UK left the EU by the end of 2023.
First set of EU law changes…
Mental Health Awareness Week is coming up on 15 May, with this year’s theme being anxiety. There are many steps employers can take to support staff experiencing mental ill health.
Acas produces guidance on reasonable adjustments for mental health…
The coronation of King Charles III will take place on 6 May 2023, and while the additional bank holiday will be welcomed by many, there are a number of HR implications organisations should consider in the run-up.
Your essential HR guide to the King'…
While many of us will welcome the Easter long weekend, bank holidays can prove complicated for employers when it comes to calculating their teams’ annual leave entitlement.
Getting ready for the Easter bank holidays
With the Easter long…
April is an important month. We see increases to national minimum and living wage, statutory sick pay and family friendly payments. Now that statutory compensatory limits have been announced, we have a full picture for 2023/24.
Please, find…
Today is International Women’s Day — a day to celebrate women’s achievements across the globe and raise awareness of the challenges they face.
International Women’s Day 2023: Embrace Equity
In line with this year’s theme, we discuss how…
The number of working days lost to industrial action has hit a three-decade high and, with a fresh round of transport strikes on the horizon, the trend looks set to continue.
Strike action and HR logistics
With news of further strike action…
Sparked by the now infamous P&O Ferries ‘fire and re-hire’ events of March last year, the Government has published its draft statutory Code of Practice on employee dismissal and re-engagement.
Responses sought to Draft Code of Practice on…
Just as the dust began to settle on the Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Harpur Trust v Brazel, the Government has launched a consultation on its proposals to allow pro rata holiday entitlement for part-year and irregular hours workers.…
As we reflect on an eventful 12 months in the HR practice, with the festive period already a distant memory, we take stock of the biggest news and trends we witnessed in 2022 and cast our sights forward to what’s to come in 2023.
Preparing for 2023…
The Government has finally responded to its own consultation on flexible working and made a number of commitments that will significantly change the right to request as we currently know it.
Flexible working to become a day one right
The…
In his highly anticipated (and delayed) Autumn Statement, Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt confirmed the largest ever increase to the National Living Wage of 9.7%. Changes to other statutory rates have also been announced – we report all of the…
The FIFA World Cup kicks off this Sunday and while many will be looking forward to the associated festivities, there are a variety of challenges that major sporting events such as this can present when it comes to managing staff.
HR TV…
Two new employment rights have come a step closer to becoming law as the Carer’s Leave Bill and the Protection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) Bill, both passed their second reading in Parliament in recent weeks.
Government backs new…
Growing businesses have been targeted by the government to be relieved of the burden of regulatory red tape, in plans to boost productivity and supercharge growth.
Reporting requirements threshold raised
Government figures state that 40,000…
Wellbeing. Mental health. Menopause. These have been key trends in HR for a while now, and no wonder when you consider how many employees are affected by these. We focus on menopause in this issue, and explore what more employers can do to support…
HR teams and individuals play a significant role in helping an organisation to manage their bottom line. This is never more important than in difficult financial times, when everyone needs to pull together to do what they can to help the organisation and…