Acas report – Estimating the cost of workplace conflict
Workplace conflict is costing UK employers a staggering £28.5 billion, according to a recent Acas report. Published by Professor Richard Saundry, from the University of Sheffield Management School, and Professor Peter Urwin of the Centre […]
A new look for esphr!
We have some exciting news to share, although – spoiler alert – you might have already noticed our website has had something of a refresh… With simpler navigation and smarter information – that is mobile-friendly […]
How to handle requests from employees who want to work remotely from other countries
The Covid-19 pandemic has brought about a seismic shift in the way everyone now works. As employees made the transition from office to home working in March 2020, employers are perhaps receiving more requests from […]
TUPE – splitting employment contracts between multiple employers
Where a single service provider ceases to perform activities for a client and multiple service providers take over those activities, Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment regulations (TUPE) may apply to this service provision change […]
The lunchtime lockdown with… Nina Robinson
As a firm which places Employee Relations (ER) at our heart, we are proud of the amazing team here at ESPHR. That is why our current employee Q&A seeks to share a little more about […]
Future employment law changes for HR professionals – what should you know?
You could be forgiven for thinking that, following the turbulent year of 2020 and the effect of the Covid crisis on the government’s legislative plans, 2021 might be a period of relative calm. However, there […]
We are in the running for a Legal Week innovation award!
For the second time in as many years, we will be attending the awards ceremony for the Legal Week Innovation Awards 2021. That is because our ESP Law team has been shortlisted in the ‘Future […]
MyHRCases launches Employment Tribunal claims reporting solution
HR and employee relations (ER) teams can now better manage, track and report on Employment Tribunal (ET) cases to tackle rising caseloads via intuitive Software-as-a-Solution functionality endorsed by one of our largest customers, Entain plc. […]
Why the Gehlen case raises the importance of having up to date training and policies
A recent case has highlighted how vital it is to ensure training and policies for staff are updated regularly. Therefore, what are some of the considerations that employers should be factoring in when it comes […]
Sleep-ins and the National Minimum Wage – is this the end of the story?
The Supreme Court has handed down its long-awaited decision in the Royal Mencap Society v Tomlinson-Blake case. As readers of our blog will know, this case has centred around working time and National Minimum Wage (NMW) issues. Jessica English, […]
Uber – recognition of worker’s rights
Uber are in the news for confirming that they will guarantee their 70,000 drivers will receive national minimum wage, holiday pay and pensions. This follows their long-running battle through the courts over the status of […]
The lunchtime lockdown with… Charlotte Ashton
As a firm which places Employee Relations (ER) at our heart, we are proud of the amazing team here at ESPHR. That is why our current employee Q&A seeks to share a little more about […]
Free rapid tests for businesses for regular workplace Covid-19 testing
In some welcome news, all employers with 10 or more employees are now eligible for workplace testing for Covid-19. However, businesses will need to register their interest by 12 April to access the free service. […]
Further mid-market expansion for ESPHR
We are delighted to share the news that ESPHR is now formally part of Marlowe plc. Joining as the group’s leading Solicitors Regulation Authority-regulated law firm – following a solid reputation that has seen our […]
Budget 2021 – Key points for employers at a glance
The Chancellor of the Exchequer has today, by way of the Budget, announced the extension of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) to 30 September 2021. It was previously due to end on 30 April […]