Employment Law Changes in 2024
Governments have introduced several changes in employment legislation that employers and employees should be aware of. This article provides a summ...
Gov Announces Employment Rights Bill Amendments
A number of amendments to the Employment Rights Bill are to be considered at the report stage in the House of Commons. Four consultations were laun...
Holiday Season Is Upon Us
The festive holiday season is here! Have you decided where you’re going this year? It’s essential to ensure you know your correct holiday entitleme...
Is Saying "I'm Done" Enough to Quit?
Resignation can be given orally or—even in some cases—by conduct, unless an employment contract explicitly requires written notice. When a resignat...
Prioritising Ergonomics (Healthy Working Practices)
For a Safer, More Efficient Workplace For many workers, the word “ergonomics” sounds like jargon best left to office managers or health and safety ...
Is the SSP lower earnings limit still in place?
No. The 2026 reforms removed the Lower Earnings Limit (LEL) for Statutory Sick Pay. Previously, those earning less than £123 per week were ineligib...
ACAS Guidance for Winter Workplace Issues
Winter often brings its own set of workplace issues. Adverse weather conditions can lead to staff shortages due to travel disruption, and seasonal ...
Alcohol in the Workplace
The following advice and information was produced by HRD, the HR Director, to help you understand how your HR department will be viewing concerns a...
Is Your Employer Complying with Health and Safety?
Employers have important legal obligations when it comes to health and safety in the workplace, but how do many businesses currently stack up? The ...
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