Your Employment Law Reform Hub
As things stand, we expect to see many significant changes to UK employment law over the coming year, and to keep you informed and share guidance on what steps your business should take, we will be posting news updates, and subject matter articles in our Employment Law Reform hub. Background As part of leaving the […]
Work Social Events – What Employers Need to Know
Is your team busy planning the company Christmas party? We’re seeing more and more businesses returning to traditional social events, as they would have done pre-pandemic. But how have employers’ responsibilities changed in managing social events, since the pandemic? We take a look at the things employers need to know, ahead of the next company […]
Managing an effective redundancy programme: preparing for change
One of the most important aspects of managing redundancy is the preparation. Preparation is vital in ensuring that a legally fair process is carried out. In this webinar we will consider what is required at the planning stage of a redundancy programme to make the process run smoothly, fairly
Is supporting a football club, a philosophical belief?
In the case of Mr E McClung v Doosan Babcock Ltd, the Employment Tribunal considered whether someone supporting a particular football team can be deemed a philosophical belief in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. In which case, it would offer employees protection from discrimination and unfair treatment. The circumstances In this case, Mr McClung […]
Safeguarding in the workplace
this webinar we will consider that anyone can be a victim of abuse, harassment and violence which can lead to the negative physical, emotional and psychological wellbeing of a colleague. We will look at the different tools available to Supervisors & Managers and explore what routes to take
Immigration Update
You will be aware from our previous immigration updates that under the skilled worker visa, there is a classification system that defines the standard occupation codes and a shortage occupation list (SOL). These codes are a common classification of occupational information and apply to occupations on the SOL. The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) ensures that […]
Could introducing an unlimited holiday policy work?
Since the pandemic, many employers are adapting the way in which they operate and how they look to retain and attract staff. One area of policy that has been explored by several organisations and which seems to be seriously considered by small to medium sized businesses has been to offer unlimited holiday. Legally under the […]
Managing a successful return to in person work social events
With COVID restrictions having eased, we are likely to see a return to in-person Christmas parties this year. Join us in this webinar, as we explore not only how an employer’s responsibilities in managing events may have changed since the pandemic, but we shall also explore the wider considerations
Northamptonshire Business Awards 2022 – we are finalists!
We are delighted to have been recognised for our exceptional customer service. As a result of our commitment to our clients, we have been named as finalists in the Customer Commitment category of the Northamptonshire Business Awards. The Customer Commitment Award, sponsored by local marketing company Qoob Group, recognises organisations with a focus on customer […]
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Before you can achieve an equal, diverse and inclusive workplace, it is important to gain an understanding of what inequality can look like and ultimately, the negative effect that it can have on your company culture. What is inequality? Inequality continues across society. We know that too many people from a minority background face discrimination […]
Managing in a recession
Now the UK has a new Prime Minister, we can expect to hear more over the coming weeks about the Government’s response to the cost of living crisis, following the announcement of Liz Truss’ emergency plan with the energy prices. We already have indications as to what other steps Liz Truss may take because of […]
Digital Nomad Visas – What do employers need to know?
A digital nomad visa is a permit that allows a person to stay in a country for a designated amount of time, providing they can prove that they are working remotely for a foreign-based organisation. The most popular timeframe of a digital nomad visa is 12 months, however, it varies by country, and some have […]
What is Quiet Quitting?
Quiet quitting is where employees become disengaged from work and do the bare minimum of their duties. It can take various forms such as non-attendance at meetings, a reduction in productivity, failure to contribute to team projects and silencing email/message notifications after work hours. What is Quiet Quitting? Recently A TikTok video that has gone […]
Transgenderism religious views and the Equality Act
This is an Employment Appeal Tribunal ruling on whether a Christian’s beliefs about transgenderism were protected under the Equality Act 2010. Dr David Mackereth, a Christian, was dismissed for refusing to use a transgender service user’s preferred pronoun. Both religious belief and gender reassignment are protected characteristics under this act. The circumstances Dr David Mackereth […]
Health and Safety at Work: Director’s responsibilities in health and safety
Responsible leaders recognise the importance of health and safety. Implementing a culture of strong health & safety in the workplace brings many benefits. In this webinar Dom Greenwood, our Senior Health and Safety and Environmental Manager will explore the responsibilities that directors need to be aware of and how
The Latest Update on Employment Statistics
In recent months we have seen significant changes with employment. Despite experiencing ‘the great resignation‘, a topic area that we have covered extensively at HR Solutions, employment levels actually appear to be on the rise. With the number of people in the UK on payroll rising by 3% compared to the previous year, and the […]
Cost of living: key tips to help
In recent months we have seen significant changes that have had a direct effect on the overall cost of living. Factors including the fuel and energy price increases have had an impact on everyone in the UK. The COVID-19 pandemic took its toll on the UK Government and the increases that we are now experiencing […]
Trans Equality at Work
The Equality Act has protected trans employees since its introduction of the legislation back in 2010. Whilst there is guidance available via several national public bodies, it remains a topic that can leave employers not knowing how best to approach it in the workplace. Webinar slides HR Advice and
Impact of Menopause in the Workplace
The Government has now responded to a report on the impact of menopause in the workplace following an independent report published at the end of last year. One of the questions raised was whether the menopause should be considered as a separate Protected Characteristic for discrimination purposes. It has now responded to these recommendations as […]
HR Consultancy of the Year Finalists
We are delighted to have been selected as finalists in the Personnel Today Awards 2022 in the HR Consultancy of the Year category. This is a testament to all of the hard work that our team puts in on a daily basis to deliver the highest level of support to our clients. In the past […]
