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Whilst we will need to wait and see what changes will materialise in the payroll profession and when, we can look to the Labour manifesto for an indication of what may be to come. How the new Labour Government may affect the payroll profession can be understood through their set
A legal secretary won a sexual harassment claim against her employer following a series of inappropriate incidents involving a senior partner. The tribunal found that the employer’s actions created an intimidating and offensive work environment, resulting in compensation for the employee. The circumstances behind the Sexual Harassment claim In the
A new statutory code on dismissal and re-engagement has come into force across England, Scotland, and Wales this month. This code imposes set procedures for when an employer dismisses and rehires a worker, a practice commonly known as ‘fire and re-hire’. The Code stipulates that dismissal and re-engagement should be
The start of this month, saw the election of a new Labour Government. In the lead up to the election, we wrote about the plans set out in their manifesto and what we could expect to see if they were to be elected. The next stage in the parliamentary process
Today, Wednesday 17 July 2024, we saw the state opening of Parliament by King Charles III. This is a historic ceremony formally marking a new parliamentary year, and which sees the Monarch setting out the Government’s agenda for 2024-25. It is significant this year, as it is the first state
This case involves the unfair dismissal of Allison Shearer, a teacher employed by South Lanarkshire Council, who was awarded over £60,000 after her worsening menopause symptoms during a dispute about moving to a different school base led to her termination. Allison Shearer, an experienced English teacher working with pupils with
We now know that Labour will form the next Government, so what happens next and what does it mean for employment? With the labour government employment changes, businesses and employees alike are eager to understand the impact and timeline of these new policies. While Labour has committed to introducing legislation
Here is the Hot Topic for July 2024 – Protecting Employees from Harassment. An accompanying webinar will follow, which will be hosted on 11 July 2024. One of the most important responsibilities an employer has, is when it comes to protecting and safeguarding its workforce from harm and one area
Last week, all political parties published their manifestos setting out their pledges if they were to form the next Government after the general election. We have analysed all manifestos, but below, we set out what the three main parties are pledging for the general election when it comes to employment.
When we think of trade unions, maybe the first thing that comes to mind is industrial conflict: probably because these are the situations that make good newspaper headlines! But trade unions have been around for a very long time, dating back to the period where there was no welfare state:
The publication of political manifestos continues, and the fourth party to do so, is the Labour Party. So, what do we know about what the employment landscape would look like under a Labour Government? Here are the key points Introduce basic rights from day one of employment regarding parental leave,
The publication of political manifestos continues, and the third party to do so are the Green Party. So, what do we know about what the employment landscape would look like under a government led by the Green Party? Here are the key pledges: Making work fair: The Green Party have
The CIPD estimates that three million UK workers – one in nine employees – are providing some form of care to an older, disabled or seriously ill person, and this number is expected to rise. The number of carers is set to grow from six to nine million in the
The publication of political manifestos continues, and the second party to do so are the Conservatives. So, what do we know about the Conservatives commitment to business and employment under a Conservative Government? Here are the key pledges: Tax and Wages A crucial aspect of the Conservatives employment and business
The publication of political manifestos has begun, and the first party to do so are the Liberal Democrats. So, what do we know about the Liberal Democrats commitment to business and employment under a Liberal Democrats Government? Here are the key pledges: Skills Investment The Liberal Democrats’ employment and business
We’re please to announce that we have published our latest strategic HR whitepaper to help business owners understand the importance of aligning business objectives to HR principles in the modern workplace. The report states that by merging people strategy with business strategy, companies can future proof their organisation and attain
We’re excited to announce that we have been named in the Top 50 Inspiring Workplaces in the UK and Ireland. Our inclusion in this much-coveted roll call was announced alongside huge household names such as Aldi, H&M, and Slimming World. The Inspiring Workplaces Awards recognise organisations that have created exceptional
We are thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new website, designed to improve both our online presence and the overall customer experience. Developed over the past six months using WordPress, the new site aims to provide a clearer representation of our offerings and enhance user satisfaction. By investing in
Here is the Hot Topic for June 2024 and an accompanying webinar will follow, which will be hosted on 13 June 2024. Did you know, for 2022/23, the leading cause of work-related ill health was stress, depression and anxiety and resulted in 17.1 million working days lost. So, it goes
In our latest ‘General Election 2024 Insights’ news article, we consider the value of apprentices to SMEs. Political Party Commitments As all political parties continue with their campaigning for the July 4 General Election, we are hearing about how each one is committing to apprenticeships, should they win. The Conservatives,
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