Ethical veganism is a protected belief
In a pivotal legal development, the Employment Tribunal (ET) has officially recognised ethical veganism as a protected belief under section 10 of the Equality Act 2010. In the case of Casamitjana v The League Against Cruel Sports, the Employment Tribunal (ET) acknowledged the status of ethical veganism as a protected belief under section 10 of the […]
Dealing with unexpected absences
Unexpected absences can often present challenges for employers, and – September has not begun as expected! Not only has there been significant disruption with major technical issues with the UK’s air traffic control systems, but Gatwick airport has been hit by further disruption in recent days due to staff shortages. This hasn’t only impacted holidaymakers returning […]
Becoming an age friendly employer
Age discrimination legislation has been in place for many years but is perhaps an area of people management that is not often talked about. In this webinar, we shine the spotlight on young and older workers, looking specifically at how employers can become age friendly by supporting young adults into their first employment and helping […]
Becoming an Age Friendly Employer
In our latest hot topic, we take a look at how organisations can become age-friendly employers, by supporting young adults into their first employment, helping older workers to stay in work for longer, or supporting employees’ transition to retirement. We will consider how your business can bring in a more diverse age group and the […]
Key Payroll Updates for August 2023
Find out the latest updates which may impact your organisation’s payroll team, including mileage rates, tax incentives, neonatal leave and pay, paternity leave and pay, and student loan interest rates. Mileage rates Trade Unions and the RAC Foundation are calling for the Government to increase mileage rates in light of the cost-of-living crisis and the […]
Uber’s AI may racially discriminate drivers
Uber’s integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) facial recognition for driver verification has sparked controversy, alleging racial discrimination against drivers. This case has not yet been heard in tribunal; however, it is a noteworthy topic as technology continues to rapidly integrate into working practices. Two unions are supporting two separate cases against Uber on this matter. […]
Employment Bills – A-Z for employers
There are several Bills which are likely to impact employers over the coming months. Here we provide an A-Z guide on each of the Bills to help you to easily navigate the changes which may impact your organisation. If you require support with updating your company handbook and policies, our expert team can provide ongoing […]
Employment Law Update: Strikes (Minimum service levels) Act 2023
At the end of last month, parliament passed the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill, and it has become the Strikes (Minimum service levels) Act 2023. This new piece of legislation mandates employees working in certain sectors to provide a minimum level of service when there is strike action. The sectors that the legislation will apply […]
Building skills and capabilities of your workforce
Following the pandemic, and changes to UK immigration rules, many businesses are now dealing with a labour and skill shortage. Our most recent SME survey found that the second most important aspect of people management for 2023 was employee capability, scoring 44% of the vote. In this webinar, we consider how to boost employee capability […]
A Guide to Using Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative technology that is rapidly reshaping various industries. AI refers to the simulation of human intelligence in machines that are capable of learning, reasoning, and problem-solving. As AI becomes increasingly mainstream, this powerful tool presents significant opportunities for employers to improve people management practices and enhance their business […]
Building the skills and capabilities of your workforce
The COVID-19 pandemic, and changes to UK immigration rules, have both significantly contributed to the challenges that many employers are facing with regards to recruiting and skill shortages. At the time of the pandemic, many businesses needed to re-prioritise tasks and focus on how the business could survive the period of uncertainty. Naturally, it meant […]
Lone workers: what are the employers’ responsibilities?
In recent times, the landscape of work has undergone a significant transformation, with remote working becoming the norm for many employees in the UK. As the number of people working from home continues to rise, so does the importance of addressing the unique challenges to employers regarding ‘lone workers.’ The Rise of Remote Working in […]
How difficult is it to recruit right now?
SMEs continue to find it challenging to recruit. The data shows us in our most recent SME Business Survey 2022/23, which was published earlier this year, that recruitment was in the top 3 of major challenges facing businesses. 50% of respondents also acknowledged that recruitment was one area of the business that they would consider outsourcing. To understand […]
Key Announcement – The Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023
On 19 July 2023, the Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Bill was given Royal Assent, and passed as law. It will be known as the Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023. The announcement setting out the legislation has some significant deletions from what was originally contained in the Bill. This includes the removal of the entitlement […]
Payroll Update – July 2023
Ethnicity pay reporting It has been announced this month, that following a Government consultation on ethnicity pay reporting, the Goverment will not be mandating it for organisations. The consultation was introduced initially because it ws felt that greater transparency was needed in this area and felt it needed to be aligned with mandatory gender pay […]
Can it be reasonable to dismiss on written evidence alone?
The case The case of Charalambous v National Bank of Greece looks at whether a Disciplinary Manager must meet with an employee before deciding to dismiss. Mr Charalambous was accused of data breach because he was alleged to have breached the company’s data security policies. The hearing found him guilty and he was dismissed for […]
Can it be reasonable to dismiss on written evidence alone
The case of Charalambous v National Bank of Greece looks at whether a Disciplinary Manager must meet with an employee before deciding to dismiss. Mr Charalambous was accused of data breach because he was alleged to have breached the company’s data security policies. The hearing found him guilty and he was dismissed for gross misconduct. However, the […]
10 Key considerations when using AI in the workplace
If businesses are to remain competitive and have the advantage, they must embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI is groundbreaking and this rapid change in technology is making fundamental changes to how we live and work and is being cited as the 4th industrial revolution. We know that AI can streamline processes which if managed correctly, […]
Why businesses need a different approach to recruitment
In our 2022 SME survey, recruitment was the 3rd major business challenge that SMEs faced going into 2023. In this webinar, we explore why recruitment is proving to be a major business challenge and consider what different approaches employers can take to address it. Webinar slides HR Advice and Support HR Solutions are here to […]
Consultation closed: Holiday pay and entitlement
Throughout the past year, we have brought you various updates on calculating holiday pay and entitlement for part-year and irregular hours workers. Following the Supreme Court judgement in Harpur Trust v Brazel, the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has concluded a consultation. The aim of which was to seek views from employers, professional […]
