Neonatal Leave and Pay
The Government have proposed to introduce new rights for eligible employees to receive ‘Neonatal Leave’ and ‘Neonatal Pay’ to support families when a baby is born prematurely or sick and receives care in a neonatal unit. This article discusses what those rights are expected to be and when they are expected to come into force. What […]
HR Solutions and Crispin Rhodes – Walk to The Gambia
HR Solutions and Crispin Rhodes Walk to The Gambia HR Solutions and Crispin Rhodes actively support charities, both locally and nationally, either through direct sponsorship or by organising major fundraising events. So far we’ve raised over £120,000 for charities and good causes. We’re proud to support the fantastic work of the Oasis Project in the […]
Health & Safety – Mental Health at Work
Health & Safety at Work: Mental Health Awareness In this webinar recording, we explore from a health and safety management perspective, how mental health is managed in the workplace and the tools available to Supervisors and Managers to help promote a positive mental health culture. We look at the warning signs, how to deal with […]
SME Challenges 2021
HR Solutions and Deloitte Propel In this webinar Greg Guilford, CEO of HR Solutions and Graham Renwick, Partner at Deloitte Propel discuss the results of the SME Business Survey, and the key challenges identified, as well as present practical guidance as to how to overcome these challenges. Webinar slides Further Support HR, Health and Safety Advice: HR Solutions […]
Are you ready for 2021? Creating a People Plan
Are you ready for 2021? What to consider when creating a 2021 People Plan It is vital to put 2020 behind us and look positively to the future. Planning how you will rebuild and become successful in 2021 relies heavily on having an effective people strategy. In this webinar, we look at creating a 2021 people plan so you can achieve success […]
Off Payroll Contractors: IR35 Tax Changes
The UK have 3 months until the reform of the IR35 legislation. It had originally been due to come into force back in April 2020, but the Government pushed it back a year to 6 April 2021. Whilst we must continue to respond to Covid-19 challenges as well as prepare for our exit out of […]
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 […]
