Employment Law Update: Ex-offenders Scheme, Lifetime Skills Guarantee and DBS Changes
In this legal update of recent and future changes we summarise key changes that have been announced in HR and employment law for your reference. New scheme to help ex-offenders return to work A new scheme in the North of the country has been launched by the Ministry of Justice which helps ex-offenders find employment. […]
Points Based Immigration System
Summary The free movement of people within the EU to the UK will ended on 31 December 2020 and from 1 January 2021 a new points based immigration system was introduced, which will treat EU and non-EU citizens equally in terms of working in the UK. This article explains how the new system. What is […]
Health and Safety – Legal Minimum Requirements
This guidance article will help you to consider health and safety in your workplace; because of the size and complexity of the relevant legislation, it can only provide the basic facts and is therefore not exhaustive. Some regulations apply to all workplaces: others are specific to industries with known hazards. Note that employees are required […]
Case Law Update: Collective Redundancy Consultation
Deciding the Threshold for When Collective Consultation is Triggered This case law update provides a digestible account of a recent Employment Tribunal outcome. We take a look at the background details on the case, the rationale behind the judgements and takeaway learning points. Case UQ v Marclean Technologies SLU looks at when the threshold exists for when […]
Health and Safety Update December 2020
Covid-19 Secure Spot Checks HSE is continuing to conduct spot checks and inspections to ensure workplaces are Covid-19 secure. Their inspections will enable businesses to seek further advice on how to manage the risks, protect workers, customers, and visitors. Participation in the spot checks is critical, and so where there is failure to do so, could […]
2021 Planning for the Year Ahead
With 2020 nearing its close, in this article we reflect on the challenge’s businesses have faced in 2020 and consider what we can do to plan for the year ahead. We know that we will start 2021 still working in a Covid-19 secure way, but we will also see the UK move out of the […]
Interesting Statistics December 2020: National Living Wage, Real Living Wage, National Minimum Wage
National Living Wage and Real Living Wage Changes The Chancellor announced in his November financial statement, that there would be an increase to the National Living Wage and the National Minimum Wage which will come into force from 1 April 2021. The National Living Wage, which is part of the mandatory National Minimum Wage Scheme, […]
Social Media Monitoring
Social media is a powerful medium. It allows people to connect anywhere in the world, share information, builds, and connects communities as well as educate and serve as a tool to promote business. However, it also has a downside as trolling, cyber bullying, and data leaks become common. The challenge and risk arising from social […]
2021 – Planning for the Year Ahead
2021 – Planning for the Year Ahead With 2020 nearing an end, we take time out in this webinar to reflect on the challenges businesses have faced in 2020 and consider what we can do to plan for the year ahead. We know that we will start 2021 still working in a Covid-19 secure way, […]
Skilled Worker Visa
From 1 January 2021, under the new points-based immigration system, EU and non-EU nationals wishing to work in the UK will require a visa (unless they already have pre-settled or settled status). There are several ways in which to gain the legal right to work within the UK, this article looks specifically at the skilled worker route, […]
Real Living Wage boosted to £9.50 per hour
According to the Living Wage Foundation, over 250,000 people will see wages boosted by 20p to £9.50 if their employer has signed up to the ‘Real Living Wage‘, and employees should receive the new rate in May 2021. Not to be confused with the National Living Wage (NLW), the Real Living Wage is a recommendation of the Living Wage Foundation that ensure all workers earn a wage that covers […]
Why do we manage Health and Safety?
Why do we manage Health and Safety? Surely it’s easier not to?! In this webinar we uncovering why we manage Health & Safety and the legal, ethical and moral reasons why it is important to keep health and safety at the forefront of the business, together with the consequences to the business if you don’t. […]
Health & Safety News: increase in companies being prosecuted due to crush injuries
In recent months there has been an increase in crush injuries that have taken place in companies that span an array of different industries with the following just a brief example of some of the cases that have been prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE): A company, which manufactures adhesive tape, has been […]
Brexit: Impact on Unemployment and Recruitment
We have officially left the EU and are in a transition period, but it is this transition period which is key phase as it will result in how the UK and EU conduct future trade. Negotiations are currently ongoing to determine the future relationship between the UK and EU. The agreement will be vital in determining how Brexit impacts on the […]
The Leadership Perception Gap
The Leadership Perception Gap HR Solutions are delighted to welcome guest presenter Steve Middleton, Senior Business Engagement Manager at Engagement Multiplier who discusses a challenge lurking for leaders that can impact everything from employee engagement, to culture, to success during a period of change. This challenge is referred to as The Leadership Perception Gap, which in short, […]
Brexit – Right to Work, New Immigration Points Based System
Brexit – Right to Work, New Immigration Points Based System The transition period for exiting the EU expires on 31 December 2020, at which point there will be no more free movement of people. To replace free movement, the Government are introducing an Immigration Bill which will see the introduction of a new points-based immigration […]
Health and Safety at Work – Statutory Compliance
Webinar slides Health and Safety at Work – Statutory Compliance In this webinar recording our Senior Health, Safety and Environmental Management Consultant, Dominic Greenwood discusses the measures you need to take to de-risk your working environment from accidents as well as the statutory requirements of all businesses. We also discuss the support we can provide and options available […]
The worldwide economic impact of COVID-19
The economic impact of the coronavirus continues to be felt by industries, businesses and employees across the world. Firms face navigating the complexities of keeping customers, employees and suppliers safe; shoring-up cash and liquidity; re-orientating operations and navigating the various government funding programmes that are available. Ten months of COVID-19 It’s been ten months since […]
Brexit: the latest implications for HR
With most of 2020 focussing on the Covid-19 pandemic, we must not forget that the Brexit transition period ends 31 December 2020. This hot topic article focusses on Brexit and the latest developments in terms of it’s impact on HR and managing and recruiting your people. Please note that next month’s hot topic will be […]
Brexit – the Latest Implications for HR
Webinar slides Brexit – the Latest Implications for HR With most of 2020 having to focus on Covid-19 pandemic, we must not forget that the Brexit transition period ends 31 December 2020. We take a break from Covid-19 for this webinar and focus fully on Brexit to find out what the latest developments are in […]
