The future of AI in HR
The future of HR management is likely to be heavily influenced by artificial intelligence, with the market for AI in HR projected to grow rapidly. CEOs and HR professionals recognise the potential benefits of AI, such as improved hiring practices and workforce growth forecasting. AI tools are already being used to automate candidate screening, saving […]
Case Law Update: Topps Tiles Plc v Hardy [2023] EAT
In this case, Mr Hardy who had been employed by Topps Tiles since 2002, filed a complaint alleging unfair dismissal and disability discrimination after being dismissed from his position as a store manager in November 2019. He claimed to have suffered from depression for twenty years and insisted that his employer was aware of this fact. […]
Are you ready for the latest developments in Employment Law Bills?
In our virtual Employment Law Seminar, we predicted that 2023 would be a big year for developments in employment law, and already we have seen the introduction of the Seafarers Wages Act 2023 and the Employment Allocation of Tips Act 2023, and many of the pending employment bills progressing through parliament swiftly. In the latest […]
Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023
Legislation has been passed that gives workers the right to be given tips, gratuities, and service charges in full, i.e., with no deductions for processing fees and for tips etc., to be allocated fairly. The Employment (allocation of tips) Bill was given Royal Assent on 2 May 2023 and as expected, it becomes the Employment […]
Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill – Consultation on Reforms
As part of the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill, the Government is proposing to reform the Working Time Regulations, the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations and rules on Holiday Pay. We provide a detailed update on this Bill in May’s Recent and Future Changes Newsletter, in which we reported that the […]
Managing Gender Reassignment
Trans is an umbrella term for somebody who experiences gender incongruence, gender diversity or gender dysphoria, meaning they do not align to the sex they were assigned at birth. This includes someone who: intends to undergo, are undergoing or have undergone gender reassignment identifies that their gender is not the one assigned at birth. This […]
Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill – what is it likely to mean for employers?
What is the Bill about? The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill is a proposed UK law that would repeal the European Communities Act 1972. This Act currently provides for the implementation of EU law in the UK. However when the UK left the European Union, the UK and the EU signed the 2018 […]
Ethnicity Pay Reporting
This month, the Government have published guidance on how to measure and report on ethnicity pay differences. Whilst it is not a legal requirement to report on ethnicity pay differences, the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), which is the professional body for Human Resources and people development recommend employers voluntarily compile ethnicity pay information to […]
What is constructive unfair dismissal?
Constructive unfair dismissal is when an employee is forced to leave their job against their will. Constructive unfair dismissal can be a result of an employer’s conduct such as a sudden demotion, pay reduction or job role change which leaves the employee feeling that they have no other option, but to resign. The Employment Rights […]
Mental Health Guidance Updated
Acas has published new guidance this month regarding reasonable adjustments to support mental health in the workplace. Under the Equality Act 2010, mental ill health can be considered a disability, which means that in those cases where it does, an employer is legally obliged to make reasonable adjustments. Reasonable adjustments could be to the job […]
Employment law updates to be aware of throughout 2023
Over the last few years, we have seen little development in employment law, however, this could change as several Employment Bills could become law in 2023. Of course, it does depend on how much parliamentary time is available as well as other socio-political factors, so how quickly the Bills progress through both the House of […]
Social Housing Regulation Bill
The Social Housing (Regulation) Bill was introduced on the back of the 2020 Social Housing White Paper to address concerns raised after the tragic Grenfell Tower fire of 2017. The Bill aims to introduce transformational change to those living in social housing to empower them, provide greater redress, ensure better regulation and improve the quality […]
Neurodiversity in the Workplace
Neurodiversity describes how there are a range of differences in how a person’s brain and cognition function, therefore recognising that we are all different in how our brain processes, learns, and behaves. Neurodiversity encompasses both neurotypical and neurodivergent. Neurotypical means the person has typical neurological development or function whereas neurodivergent describes someone who has brain […]
Return to work interviews
Many organisations include return to work interviews as part of their absence management procedure, requiring employees to meet with their line manager on return from every sickness absence irrespective of the length of the absence. They are widely recognised as the most effective tool for managing absence. Not only are they effective at managing and […]
Managing the Upcoming Employment Law Changes
New data has shown that more than 90% of HR professionals don’t fully understand the implications of forthcoming changes to UK employment law. The changes, being proposed by the Government surrounding the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill, are daunting and confusing for many. As part of leaving the European Union, the 2018 European […]
Return to work interviews – Why do them?
Do you have high levels of short-term absence? Do you struggle to maintain productivity due to staff shortages? In this article we explore why and how a return to work interview can become an effective business tool for reducing sickness absence. On Thursday 13th April from 10am – 11am, we will be exploring return to […]
Key Employment Payment Rates for 2023
As we continue through 2023, employment rates are set to change and employers need to be aware of the upcoming changes and how they could affect their business. The UK National Minimum Wage is the minimum pay, per hour, that an employer must pay an employee. This article looks at the UK National Minimum wage […]
Observing Ramadan in the Workplace
We begin the month of Ramadan and Muslims worldwide will be observing this holy period by abstaining from eating and drinking between dawn and sunset. Fasting is central to the Islamic faith generally, but during Ramadan, it becomes even more fundamental and is a significant part of it. All Muslims are required to fast (although there […]
Key employment law changes to come in 2023
Over the last few years, other than legislation relating to COVID-19, there has been little development in employment law. However, as we continue through 2023, we are expecting to see large changes to employment law with significant employment legislation introduced to parliament. 1. Retained EU Law (Reform and Revocation) Bill When the UK left the […]
5 Key considerations when ending employment
Employee retention must be a key focus for any business as the UK continues to struggle with a labour and skills shortage. Unfortunately, there will always be some attrition occurring, whether this be forced or voluntary. In our recent SME Survey, we asked SME Business owners, what the top three most important aspect of people […]