esphr unveils WorkNest co-brand
We are excited to announce another milestone for esphr, having officially co-branded with newly-launched division within Marlowe plc – WorkNest! Made up of long-established, specialist companies Cater, Leydon, Millard, Ellis Whittam, Law At Work, Youmanage HR, […]
UK employment law cases spotlight – September 2021
Our legal team has come together to compile a rundown of employment law cases – including the background and decisions made – that HR and employee relations (ER) professionals should be aware of. Seccombe v […]
How to ensure performance does not slip when employees work from home
The Covid-19 pandemic has meant many employers have had to get used to home working where it might not have previously been an option. And, as April 2021 research by the CIPD states, 33% of employers agree […]
Changes to UK immigration rules – what employers must know
Following the recent statement of changes to the UK immigration rules, ESP Law’s immigration specialist solicitor, Charlotte Ashton, sums up the latest, key updates… International Sportsperson Visa A new visa replaces the Tier 2 and […]
Post pandemic working and reductions in pay
How will your company work post-pandemic? For those who have worked remotely during the pandemic, the question of whether a hybrid approach can be adopted more permanently is on everyone’s lips — with companies up […]
Continuation of adjusted right to work checks
During the Covid crisis, employers have been able to carry out adjusted checks on prospective employees to comply with their duty to prevent illegal working. The Home Office has allowed for employers to carry out […]
UK employment law cases spotlight – August 2021
Our legal team has come together to compile a rundown of employment law cases – including the background and decisions made – that HR and employee relations (ER) professionals should be aware of. IX v […]
Is unconscious bias present in all organisations?
The majority of modern-day employers have equality and diversity policies in place and, although the application of these – and their importance – differs from organisation to organisation, the general principles remain. These policies seek […]
Lifting the mask – an update on face coverings in the workplace
The Coronavirus pandemic has brought many strange and novel challenges for businesses – the wearing of face coverings in the workplace being one of the more physical impacts. Here, our ESP Law associate solicitor, Suzanne […]
Should you pay employees who are not vaccinated?
As of 16 August 2021, fully vaccinated employees no longer have to self-isolate if they are identified as a close contact of someone with Covid-19. Employees who refuse to be vaccinated will therefore become significantly […]
Authentic leadership begins with employee relations
Turn the clock back five, ten or even twenty years and the ‘desirable’ skillset that would have formed a large part of an HR director’s role, would have been dramatically different to what is expected […]
Sexual harassment in the workplace – recent developments employers need to be aware of
First established by ‘survivor and activist’ Tarana Burke in 2006, the Me Too movement has continued to gather pace with more people coming to the fore to campaign against sexual harassment. Years on, how are […]
UK employment law cases spotlight – July 2021
Our legal team has come together to compile a rundown of employment law cases – including the background and decisions made – that HR and employee relations (ER) professionals should be aware of. Brightman v […]
Mandatory Covid-19 vaccinations – what care home managers must know
Following the Government’s announcement that it intends to require care organisation employees to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, the legislation is expected to be enacted later this year and take effect in October 2021. That […]
The road to recovery – HR’s long Covid considerations
As the coronavirus pandemic continues and the country moves into a period of relaxed restrictions, there are long-lasting effects of Covid – both for victims suffering from long-term symptoms, and also businesses trying to cope […]