Employers have been cautioned that unchecked workplace banter, which blurs the line between fun and harassment, is leading to legal disputes and financial repercussions. Research conducted by the specialist employment law firm, GQ|Littler, reveals that 57 claims...
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Feb 25, 2025 Insights, Employment Law, Family Friendly
The Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023, which is set to take effect on 6 April 2025, introduces a significant new entitlement for employed parents. This Act provides parents with dedicated neonatal care leave and pay, ensuring they have the necessary time to care...
Feb 10, 2025 Employment Law, Diversity and Inclusion, Equality
Yes, it’s National Apprenticeship Week—the time when everyone sings the praises of apprenticeships as the perfect solution for skills shortages, youth employment, and business growth. But let’s be real… For many businesses, apprenticeships can feel like a maze of red...
Jan 1, 2025 Employment Law
Welcome to 2025! New year, same amazing HR consultancy – with a fresh batch of HR strategies to crush it in 2025! This year, we’re committed to: HR Without the Boring Bits – We promise to make compliance, training, and all things HR so engaging, your team will be...
Oct 11, 2024 Employment Law, Strategic HR
As we previously informed you, the Employment Rights Bill was published yesterday. Here are the key details of the legislation that we believe could impact your small business: Day one rights Workers will now be protected from unfair dismissal starting on their first...
Aug 25, 2024 Insights, Employment Law, Pay
A new code of practice was introduced earlier this week that will be effective from 1st October 2024 and will require you to make sure you pass on tips in full to your staff, that you are allocating them in a fair and transparent way and that you can prove it. Key...
Apr 30, 2024 Insights, Employment Law, Pay
As you know, the UK Government has confirmed that the National Living Wage (NLW) will increase to £12.21 per hour from April 2025. This change aligns with the government’s commitment to ensuring that wages continue to reflect the cost of living and economic...
Apr 25, 2024 Employment Law, Strategic HR
The law has, for a long time, granted extra protection from redundancy to those on maternity, adoption, or shared parental leave. These employees have the right of first refusal for any suitable alternative roles in a redundancy situation. From April this protection...
Apr 7, 2024 Insights, Employment Law, Family Friendly, Pay
The Carer’s Leave Regulations 2024 came into force on 6 April 2024. They set out the statutory scheme under which employees can apply for up to one week of unpaid carer’s leave in any 12 month period. Key features include: The right is a Day 1 employment right. The...
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