How the new Labour Government may affect the payroll profession
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 of proposals, as follows: Tax: […]
Legal secretary wins sexual harassment claim, after she was told she looked like a ‘Love Island reject’
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 case of Miss M Bratt […]
New Code of Practice – Dismissal and Re-engagement
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 a last resort after a […]
King’s Speech 2024: Government Priorities Announced
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 is for the Government to […]
The King’s Speech
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 opening of parliament under a […]
Menopause Mismanagement Costs Employer £60,000
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 additional needs, was employed by […]
Labour Government Employment Changes
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 within their first 100 days, […]
Protecting your employees from harassment
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 specifically is harassment in the […]
TUPE Transfers
You will recall that we have already seen parts of the Employment Rights (Amendment, Revocation and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2024 introduced this year specifically relating to holiday entitlement and pay and working time records. Next month, we shall see the last of the changes come into effect which relate to TUPE transfers. For TUPE transfers […]
General Election and Employment: Potential Implications
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. The Conservative Party Here are […]
Working with Trade Unions
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: people joined them for protection […]
Protecting your employees from harassment
Join us in this webinar as we discuss the new obligations around Harassment at work and what they mean for employers.
Employment Law Changes Affecting Business Transfers
In this webinar, we explore the changes to TUPE laws that are coming into force this summer, and those that are on the horizon.
General Election and Employment: The Labour Party Employment and Business Manifesto
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, statutory sick pay and protection […]
Managing work related functions and events
In this webinar, we guided you through how to organise an event and minimise the risk to your business whilst still allowing you to reward your employees and for them to enjoy themselves.
Understanding risks when managing your people
In this webinar, we discuss how businesses can effectively manage risks by using HR strategies to protect the business from the risk of tribunal claims.
The Employment Landscape Post the General Election
Regardless of the result of the General Election, we consider the impact on the employment landscape and what it will mean for business owners and HR practitioners.
General Election and Employment: The Green Party Employment and Business Manifesto
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 set out their commitment to […]
Carers Week 2024: Managing Employees With Caring Responsibilities
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 next 30 years (Carers UK). […]
General Election and Employment: The Conservatives Employment and Business Manifesto
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 manifesto 2024 is tax and […]