Changes to flexible working rights | A summary for employers
Starting April 6, 2024, employees will have enhanced rights when it comes to flexible working arrangements. Here’s what you need to know about the upcoming changes and how they may affect your business. Right to […]
Newsflash – Changes to immigration rules
The Government has laid the Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules, setting out the wide-ranging amendments which will take effect from 4 April 2024. The main changes had been announced in late 2023, leading […]
Enhanced paternity leave | Recent changes for greater flexibility
As a result of the Government’s Good Work Plan: Proposals for Families, legislation allowing fathers or partners to split their statutory paternity leave into two blocks has been enacted this month. The Paternity Leave (Amendment) […]
Carer’s Leave – A new right from 6 April
The eagerly awaited Carer’s Leave Regulations are set to take effect on 6 April, 2024, introducing significant milestone in employee rights. In summary, the regulation permits employees to take up to one week’s unpaid leave […]
UK immigration developments for 2024
In our previous blog, we explored some of the UK immigration changes that occurred in 2023 such as Reforms to Student Visas and Increased Visa Fees. In this blog, we’re picking up where we left […]
ESP Solicitors Limited unveiled as the new identity for Cater Leydon Millard Limited, part of the esphr group of companies
Building on the successful merger of ESP Law Ltd and Cater Leydon Millard Ltd, and to further align with esphr from WorkNest’s brand identity, we’re pleased to introduce the new name for this legal entity […]
Employing apprentices: Legal insights for employers
This week is National Apprenticeship Week – an initiative that will run from 5-11th February, to celebrate the value, benefit and opportunity that apprenticeships bring to both organisations and the individuals themselves. In the current […]
Adjusting to the early Good Friday bank holiday: A guide for employers on holiday entitlements
Employers and employees will by now have become accustomed to having eight bank holidays per year. However, with Easter being a movable feast, it sometimes throws employers a curveball, particularly when their holiday year runs […]
Research: Is there a ‘perfect’ line manager for the modern workplace?
In our national research, we set out to identify the characteristics of the most confident line manager in the UK. Our findings suggest that a full-time male employee, aged 35-44, working in the North East […]
Predicting HR challenges in 2024: Retaining talent takes centre stage
This upcoming year may present a shift in priorities for HR professionals according to our own research conducted in the last couple of months of 2023.
Gen Z are proving to be confident line managers
The new generation of managers are far more confident in dealing with many of the most sensitive topics in the workplace according to new research. The new generation of managers are far more confident in […]
Preparing for 2024: Key Employment Law Changes Every HR Professional Should Know
Employment law changes constantly, making it a challenge for employers to stay updated and make the necessary preparations in advance. The upcoming year, 2024, is no exception, as a wave of legal updates is poised […]
The consequences of poor line manager training
Recent research by esphr by WorkNest has revealed that there is a critical need for retail businesses to provide more training to line managers, particularly on employee relations. It found that industry managers feel ill-equipped […]
93% lack understanding of legal duties regarding fertility treatment support
A recent survey conducted by employment law and HR consultancy firm, esphr by WorkNest, reveals a shocking lack of awareness among HR professionals, with 93 percent of employers admitting to not fully understanding their legal […]
Why line managers in care sector need menopause training
There is a critical need for health and social care organisations to provide more training to line managers on important employee relations issues, new research has revealed. The ‘Middle Managers Matter’ report surveyed over 700 […]