April is Stress Awareness Month
Do you know that April 2024 is ‘Stress Awareness Month’? This campaign has been around for over 30 years with the purpose of increasing public awareness of the causes of and potential cures for stress. Stress continues to be a major issue in society today, with around 75% of people saying stress has made them feel […]
Council Worker Wins Record £4.6m at Tribunal
Claimant awarded ‘unprecedented’ payment after being sacked while on sick leave. A council employee who was dismissed after taking sick leave for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following the Grenfell Tower fire has been awarded a record £4.6m by an employment tribunal for disability discrimination and harassment. Background The employee worked for a Council in one of the […]
Employment Tribunal & ACAS Webinar
Our latest webinar, hosted by our Human Resources and Employment Law experts, will cover the topic of Employment Tribunals and Acas. The webinar will take place on Wednesday 27th March with two different times to choose from. This webinar will give businesses an introduction to the following key information related to Employment Tribunals and ACAS: […]
Rate Increases Update 2024
The Government have announced the following rate changes that are due to take effect in April 2024; some are subject to Parliamentary approval. The Employment Rights (Increase of Limits) Order 2024 comes into force on 6th April 2024. This Order makes the following changes: For more support on the latest HR regulations and recommendations, access our […]
Driving at Work: Fleet Risk Management
Driving for work is completed by most businesses, to varying degrees. It can be defined as operating any vehicle, whether company owned, or a private vehicle where the employee claims mileage, (commonly referred to as Grey Fleet), motorcycle, or bike as part of a work activity. Driving is likely to be the most dangerous activity […]
Menopause Guidance
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has issued new guidance for employers on Menopause in the Workplace which can be found here. The guidance advises that menopause symptoms can be considered a disability if they have a long-term and substantial impact on a woman’s ability to carry out normal daily activities. In these circumstances, […]
Managing Workplace Relationships
Workplace Relationships Acceptable conduct in the workplace is an essential element in what makes a truly cohesive and supportive workplace. Sadly, this is not always achieved and no-one could have missed extensive media attention into allegations that some key figures have abused their position. Positive personal relationships, of course, have been formed in the workplace […]
Our 2024 Client Webinar Programme
Our industry leading webinars are an opportunity for you to access expert insights from our HR and Health & Safety consultants at a low cost & from the comfort of your office. Each month, our team undertake interactive sessions, giving you topical insight into the most important elements of HR and Health & Safety to […]
Our 2024 Webinar Programme
Our industry leading webinars are an opportunity for you to access expert insights from our HR and Health & Safety consultants at a low cost & from the comfort of your office. Each month, our team undertake interactive sessions, giving you topical insight into the most important elements of HR and Health & Safety to […]
Amendment to National Minimum Wage Regulations
Under the 2015 National Minimum Wage Regulations, an exemption applied to live in domestics, which decreed that a person carrying out tasks whilst living in an employer’s home is not work; and the employer was exempt from paying the minimum wage. The purpose was to facilitate au-pair placements in the UK and, in exchange for […]
