Businesses face higher costs associated with absence when the SSP changes become law, probably from October 2025.
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Sex & Gender – An interim update on the practical implications of the UK Supreme Court judgment
Following the UK Supreme Court judgment in For Women Scotland v The Scottish Ministers, the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) are working to update providing statutory and non-statutory guidance.
Is there going to be a ban on zero hours contracts?
The Employment Rights Bill aims to tackle “one-sided flexibility” by introducing a requirement for employers to offer “guaranteed hours” to eligible workers. Core of the Guaranteed Hours Proposal While there is unlikely to be an outright ban, retaining zero hours contracts may become unworkable for many businesses. Instead, the Bill mandates offering guaranteed hours to workers…
Banter vs. bullying: why you need to draw a line in the sand
Let’s talk about something we’ve all come across in the workplace: banter. The jokes, laughs and light-hearted digs make the workday a bit more fun. But here’s the tricky part… What happens when banter crosses the line into bullying? As an HR consultant, I’ve seen firsthand how blurred lines can create a toxic environment. And,…
New neonatal leave and pay: a practical guide to the changes for employers
Employees with babies in neonatal care are now entitled to SNCL from the first day of employment.
Investigating harassment accusations – process is vital
The new employer duty has “teeth”.
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Tools for effective recruitment and developing teams.
In these days of increasing costs, recruiting and developing the right talent iscrucial for any organisation’s success. Psychometric and similar tools are anestablished method for assessing candidates, offering a range of advantages thatgo well beyond traditional interviews and CVs. And factoring the low fees and the high costs of getting things wrong, you can see…
Practical Steps For Neurodiversity In The Workplace
Proactive steps employers can take to help them adjust for neurodiversity in the workplace.
20+ ways to mitigate the Budget increases
It’s crucial to adopt proactive strategies to minimise the impact on your business.
Employment Rights Bill Ushers in Employee-Friendly Reforms
The Bill includes a suite of worker-friendly changes
10 Days to Get Compliant! New Duty – Sexual Harassment
All businesses must have an appropriate policy and reporting procedures in place to comply with the new mandatory sexual harassment law due to come into force on 26 October.
The Employment Rights Bill: What we now know
The wait is over for the publication of the new Employment Rights Bill
How delegation can help you and your business
To ensure the longevity and success of your business, it is vital that you delegate.
Webinar: Duty to Prevent Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Are you ready to inform and guide your readers on the Worker Protection Act 2023, which introduces a new duty on employers to take “reasonable steps” to prevent sexual harassment of their employees?
New duty to prevent sexual harassment
Employers will soon be under a new mandatory duty to take ‘reasonable steps’ to prevent sexual harassment
Have you signed up to iReport yet?
iReport launched this week. It is an innovative 24/7 Incident Reporting and Investigation Service, designed to help employers comply with incoming legislation. The Worker Protection Act soon comes into effect, with a compliance deadline of 26 October 2024. It is a long-awaited and significant amendment to the Equality Act 2010. All employers, regardless of size, will have a…
How will Labour affect HR (in a nutshell)?
Can things only get better with Labour’s proposed changes to employment law? The Labour Party has pledged to introduce its ‘new deal for working people’ within its first 100 days in government. The party’s election manifesto stated that current employment law was “not fit for purpose” before promising that Labour would introduce new legislation. Below are…
Top tips for employers; new legal requirements for the fair distribution of tips
A guide to the Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 and accompanying statutory Code of Practice on the fair and transparent distribution of tips. On 1 October 2024, new legal requirements are coming into force to prevent employers keeping tips left by customers in recognition of good service. The new legislation, the Employment (Allocation of…