Payroll Update – July 2023
Ethnicity pay reporting It has been announced this month, that following a Government consultation on ethnicity pay reporting, the Goverment will not be mandating it for organisations. The consultation was introduced initially because it ws felt that greater transparency was needed in this area and felt it needed to be aligned with mandatory gender pay […]
Can it be reasonable to dismiss on written evidence alone?
The case The case of Charalambous v National Bank of Greece looks at whether a Disciplinary Manager must meet with an employee before deciding to dismiss. Mr Charalambous was accused of data breach because he was alleged to have breached the company’s data security policies. The hearing found him guilty and he was dismissed for […]
Can it be reasonable to dismiss on written evidence alone
The case of Charalambous v National Bank of Greece looks at whether a Disciplinary Manager must meet with an employee before deciding to dismiss. Mr Charalambous was accused of data breach because he was alleged to have breached the company’s data security policies. The hearing found him guilty and he was dismissed for gross misconduct. However, the […]
10 Key considerations when using AI in the workplace
If businesses are to remain competitive and have the advantage, they must embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI is groundbreaking and this rapid change in technology is making fundamental changes to how we live and work and is being cited as the 4th industrial revolution. We know that AI can streamline processes which if managed correctly, […]
Why businesses need a different approach to recruitment
In our 2022 SME survey, recruitment was the 3rd major business challenge that SMEs faced going into 2023. In this webinar, we explore why recruitment is proving to be a major business challenge and consider what different approaches employers can take to address it. Webinar slides HR Advice and Support HR Solutions are here to […]
Consultation closed: Holiday pay and entitlement
Throughout the past year, we have brought you various updates on calculating holiday pay and entitlement for part-year and irregular hours workers. Following the Supreme Court judgement in Harpur Trust v Brazel, the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has concluded a consultation. The aim of which was to seek views from employers, professional […]
Operating a 4 day work week
We’ve been exploring the pros and cons of a 4 day working week, and looking closely at how employers are approaching this arrangement. You can read this month’s Hot Topic on the subject, and its accompanying webinar recording. As part of our webinar last month, ‘The pros and cons of adopting a 4 day work […]
Impact Report 2022-2023 for LGBTQ+ Inclusive Societies
Open for Business is a coalition of businesses which aims to promote LGBTQ+ inclusion worldwide. It includes businesses such as Deloitte, LinkedIn, Virgin, Lego and Microsoft, to name just a few. The charity’s mission is to “exist to improve the legal and social situations of LGBTQ+ people around the world by using the influence of […]
The pros and cons of adopting a 4 day work week
The world’s largest pilot of a four-day working week has concluded and the results published. Key findings include it having a positive impact on employee retention, improved employee mental health and increased revenues. 92% of over 60 participating organisations have now decided to implement it permanently. In this webinar
The Carer’s Leave Act 2023
The Carer’s Act 2023 was made into law in May 2023, but is unlikely to become in force until 2024. The legislation will give employees a statutory right to take unpaid time off to provide or arrange care for a dependant with a long term care need, and not to be dismissed or victimised for […]
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. […]
360 Degree Appraisals for Employee Development
A 360-degree appraisal is a tool which can be useful in supporting an employee’s development by providing a wider range of feedback to the employee than a standard appraisal review, thus helping to reinforce/change behaviour to improve performance in the job/future career development. What is a 360-degree appraisal? As the name implies, a 360-degree appraisal can be […]
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 […]
Mental health in the workplace
The world’s largest pilot of a four-day working week has concluded and the results published. Key findings include it having a positive impact on employee retention, improved employee mental health and increased revenues. 92% of over 60 participating organisations have now decided to implement it permanently. In this webinar we consider the pros and cons […]
10 things to do if an employee is struggling with mental health
During Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re offering our top tips, including what to do if an employee is struggling with mental health. We have heard a great deal about mental ill health in the last few months, whether this has been hearing how people have struggled during the pandemic or struggled as members of the Royal […]
EU Law (Reform and Revocation) Bill – what is it likely to mean for employers?
this webinar HR Solutions explores the EU Law (Reform and Revocation) Bill and what it could mean for employment in 2024 and beyond. We provide you with the latest update on the Bill’s progression through parliament and talk through the areas of employment we are likely to see
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 […]
