New Neonatal Leave: 10 considerations for employers
From 6 April 2025, parents of babies requiring extended neonatal care will gain a new statutory right to neonatal leave. This entitlement is designed to provide financial security and job protection during what can be […]
Are you at risk of underpaying holiday entitlement this year?
With fewer bank holidays in 2024-25, some employers may unknowingly fall short of statutory leave entitlement – potentially putting organisations at risk of legal claims. If your holiday year runs from April to March, some […]
Managing short-term sickness absence | Expert tips for organisations
From understanding the causes of short-term absence to creating effective absence management policies and procedures, this blog explores how to manage short-term sickness absence and provides practical tips and guidance to help HR do so […]
5 essential requirements of a robust sickness absence policy
The words ‘sickness absence’ can strike fear into the hearts of employers and HR Professionals. It’s certainly becoming more of a pressing issue for UK organisations given the current financial pressures and a greater understanding […]
Care Sector Sponsors: important changes to the Skilled Worker route from April
Changes to the Skilled Worker route for care workers and senior care workers will come into effect from 9 April 2025. These adjustments aim to address the increasing number of workers in this pathway who […]
Managing Long Term Sickness Absence
Recent figures from the Office of National Statistics have revealed that the numbers of people not working due to long term sickness are at an all time high. Mental health issues, COVID-10 and Long COVID, […]
Switching to a Skilled Worker Visa: A guide for employers
Employers in the UK may come across a range of different visa types when employing people. While student or graduate visas may be fairly common, particularly in cities or university towns, there are also other […]
Practical considerations for employers facing disability discrimination claims
When an employer is confronted with a disability discrimination claim, there are several practical considerations to keep in mind. One of the first and most crucial steps is determining whether the employee meets the legal […]
Neurodiversity at work: how to be more inclusive
Neurodiversity is an umbrella term covering a range of neurological differences, such as ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dyspraxia, and Tourette’s. These neurological differences can manifest in various ways and, depending on how an individual is […]
Supporting employees through Ramadan
Ramadan is predicted to begin on the evening of Friday 28 February 2025, and will last for approximately 30 days, culminating in the celebration of Eid Ul-Fitr on Sunday 30th March. During this period, Muslims […]
The legal stance on side hustles: 10 tips to safeguard your organisation
The rise of remote working has opened up new possibilities for how and where employees can work. In particular, the idea of “working from anywhere” has gained significant traction, with employees increasingly seeking the flexibility […]
Redundancy Reforms: Labour’s plans to change collective consultation requirements
Labour’s ‘Plan to Make Work Pay’ has sparked considerable discussion, particularly around its proposed reforms to redundancy consultation requirements. While the timing of these changes is not yet confirmed, they are anticipated to take shape […]
Time to talk: Prioritising mental health in the workplace in 2025
This year, 6th February marks Time to Talk Day – a national initiative designed to encourage open conversations about mental health among friends, families, communities, and workplaces. Mental health remains a top concern for HR […]
Embracing a work from anywhere culture | How to balance employee flexibility and legal considerations
The rise of remote working has opened up new possibilities for how and where employees can work. In particular, the idea of “working from anywhere” has gained significant traction, with employees increasingly seeking the flexibility […]
Tribunal ruling highlights need for workplace harassment policies
A recent employment tribunal ruling highlights the importance of clear and robust workplace policies to prevent and address harassment in the workplace. Background to the Tribunal case The case centred on Mary Coulter, an IT […]