Trans Equality in the Workplace
The Equality Act 2010 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. What do we mean by Trans Employees? Before we consider […]
Calculating Holiday Entitlement
Our SME Video Series continues with this informative video about exactly how you can calculate holiday entitlement for part-time employees, who work regular hours. Webinar slides HR Advice and Support HR Solutions are here to provide businesses and employers with support and advice on any employment and workplace health
Exclusivity Ban to be extended
The government has announced that the ban on exclusivity clauses in zero-hours contracts is being extended to those who earn less than the lower earnings limit. The ban on exclusivity clauses in zero-hours contracts came into force in May 2015 (that is where employers are not obliged to provide any minimum working hours and the […]
Individual risk assessment needed
The HSE has updated its guidance in relation to the need to carry out individual risk assessments for pregnant workers and new mothers. Previously employers may have relied upon standard risk assessments. Employers have a specific duty to prevent a new or expectant mother from being exposed to a risk once an employer is informed […]
New mental health and wellbeing plan
In April, the government opened a consultation seeking views on what could be done to improve everyone’s mental health and wellbeing. Acas set out its response to the call for evidence, which dealt with the question “do you have ideas for how employers can support and protect the mental health of their employees”. Some of […]
Join us for the 7 Key Successes Seminar
On Tuesday 13 September we will be joining up with Nordens Chartered Accountants to hold a one day seminar at the Kettering Park Hotel. As a continuation of our joint webinar series from 2021, the 7 Key Successes seminar will build on the areas of focus and set you up to unlock your true business […]
Employee wins £96k in Age Discrimination case
A fashion designer considered by Superdry as unlikely to leave her role has been awarded £96,200 after successfully claiming she was discriminated against on the grounds of her age. Ms Sunderland, a knitwear design specialist in her fifties, repeatedly saw colleagues with less experience handed promotions ahead of her despite her receiving “brilliant” performance reviews […]
Guide to the National Minimum Wage
What is the National Minimum Wage? The National Minimum Wage Act 1998 was introduced to create a statutory minimum hourly wage rate for employees and workers. The National Minimum Wage (NMW) framework includes different pay levels depending upon a person’s age. When first introduced back in April 1999, the pay bands within the NMW were […]
Significant case ruling published – calculating holiday pay
The subject of how to calculate holiday entitlement and pay for workers who work irregular hour’s part year, has been back and forth through the courts since 2015. It reached the Supreme Court back in November, and we have been waiting for the judgement ever since. Today, we now have further clarity, but there does […]
Conducting right to work checks
our latest SME Video Series video, we look at how you can conduct right to work checks professionally. Webinar slides HR Advice and Support HR Solutions are here to provide businesses and employers with support and advice on any employment and workplace health and safety related issues; to
5-point plan for preparing for rising COVID levels
It has been five months since the Government announced the end of all COVID-19 restrictions. The message at that point was that the responsibility for how to live with the virus would be placed on individuals and businesses moving forward, rather than the government enforcing COVID interventions. According to data this week from the ZOE […]
What does the latest amber weather warning mean to employers?
As the UK enjoys high temperatures, the Met Office has issued an amber warning over extreme heat, which is to be in place until Tuesday. They predict that temperatures will rise further this weekend peaking on Monday and Tuesday of next week. Not only will the heat prove to be uncomfortable for many, but as […]
Immigration: the Latest Developments
Since the introduction of a new points based immigration system, we have continued to see developments in this area of recruitment. Join us in this webinar, as we look at recent developments and what we can expect in the future. We will also pay particular attention to the new
Will the changes in Westminster impact businesses and employment?
We now know that Boris Johnson is standing down as the leader of the Conservative Party following mass resignations from both cabinet members and ministers. We are also seeing changes being made to who occupies which cabinet roles as well as within government departments, and no doubt, we can expect further changes in the future, […]
The Latest Developments within Immigration
Since the introduction of the points-based immigration system, we have continued to see developments in how employers recruit from outside the UK. In this hot topic, we look at the recent developments and what is expected in the future. Webinar: Immigration – the latest developments On Thursday 14 July from 10 am – 11 am […]
Is your business prepared for Trade Union recognition?
In recent weeks, we have seen national strikes carried out by rail workers and criminal barristers and we expect to see further strike action as there are suggestions that other sectors, such as education and health care may also vote for industrial action. The coming months Over the coming months, we may also find more […]
Managing the notice period of a senior manager resigning
After almost a week of uncertainty in the world of politics, we now know that the UK will have a new prime minister. Understandably it raises questions not just about how the business of Government will continue until a replacement is found, but at what point the Prime Minister should leave. These questions are relevant […]
UK politics and workplace conflict
The news of Boris Johnson standing down as the leader of the Conservative Party, amid mass resignations from cabinet members, has dominated headlines in the UK and across the globe. Putting politics aside, this week has shown how conflict at work, if not properly dealt with, can cause serious harm, not just to the organisation, […]
Companies fined for safety breaches
An investigation by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) found that two companies have failed in their duty to provide a safe system of work. Leeds Magistrates’ Court heard that a delivery driver who was working for Brighouse Pallet Services Ltd was struck by falling pallets, whilst unloading from a HGV trailer. The incident occurred […]
Health & Safety at Work: HSE Prosecutions
Join Dom Greenwood, our Senior Health and Safety and Environmental Manager in this webinar, as he looks at the role of the HSE and shares some of the recent fines, prosecutions and cases from various sectors and explains what steps could have been taken to mitigate the risks. Webinar
