Thinking furlough? Here’s your questions on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme answered
Thinking furlough? Here’s a run down on all you need to know about the Government’s Job Retention Scheme.
What your new kitchen and IR35 have in common
Don’t let the IR35 delay stop you from preparing for its arrival next year.
Brexit: implications for UK employment law
Changes we can expect to see in UK employment law following Brexit.
What does the new Conservative government have in store for HR professionals?
Changes that will impact our profession from this year and beyond.
Ethics in the workplace: whistleblowing and transparency
Is transparency is a characteristic of an ethical employer?
GDPR: coping with the epidemic rise of subject access requests
In the post-GDPR business landscape we are all more keenly aware of the importance of data.
Employment law changes for 2020
Legal updates for businesses.in 2020.
Ethical veganism and other philosophical beliefs in the workplace: striking the balance
Court judgment opens the debate about veganism in the workplace and employers’ responsibility.
Zero hours contracts: a short-term fix, but not a long-term strategy
Employers are using zero contracts incorrectly and creating issues for themselves.
Employment law: how to comply with immigration laws when recruiting staff
With the laws on acquiring and reapplying for UK visas becoming stricter, businesses should be aware that it is a criminal offence to knowingly employ a person who requires, but lacks, immigration permission. This carries a maximum prison sentence of two years and an unlimited fine for employers who fail to comply with the law. […]
Harassment at work: do we need a crackdown on NDAs?
Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) are increasingly being used to silence the victims of workplace bullying and sexual harassment, but will a government crackdown do more harm than good? Last month business minister Kelly Tolhurst announced that the government will tackle business misuse of NDAs after a number of cases where businesses were found to be using […]
GDPR and HR one year on: three things you need to know
HR professionals have, on the whole, successfully jumped the hurdle of GDPR, but just as one challenge has been overcome, the prospect of a no deal Brexit raises more potential barriers that need to be addressed. One year on from GDPR coming into effect, an impressive 95% of UK HR professionals feel confident in their […]
Disability discrimination at work: how to protect your business and employees
Disability discrimination is still a widespread problem, and there’s much that can be done to address this. Here, we outline how to help protect your business from accusations of disability discrimination. Under the Equality Act 2010, it is illegal for employers to discriminate against someone on the basis of their race, religion, sex, disability, sexual […]
EU Settlement Scheme: time for UK businesses to prepare for Brexit
Is your HR team supporting EU citizens in preparation for the UK’s withdrawal from the EU? Read our guide and make sure your staff fill in the correct paperwork before the deadline in 2021. With the UK set to sever its ties with the European Union on 29 March, major changes are set to ripple through the UK workforce. While […]
Good Work Plan: what are the implications for employers?
Changes in the law regarding employment rights will come into force on 6 April 2020, so it’s vital that HR teams prepare well in advance. After the flurry of announcements at the end of last year about the outcome of the Taylor Review, the Employment Rights (Employment Particulars and Paid Annual Leave) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (SI […]
IR35 legislation: what HR teams needs to know
IR35 is coming to the private sector, and from April 2020 will change the face of contracting as we know it. This legislation has the potential to disrupt how contractors are used if firms fail to prepare adequately. Tax legislation IR35 was announced in a slightly different capacity than was expected, with small firms exempt for now, […]
The gig economy: how has the Government responded?
The rise of the gig economy has radically changed the modern labour market, so how should employers respond to changes proposed by the Government? With the promise of flexible hours and fast money, it’s easy to see why the so-called ‘gig economy’ has boomed in the UK in the last few years. In fact, the […]
Why HR needs to get to grips with the gig economy
We spoke with Stuart Chamberlain, senior employment law specialist and author at Croner-i Limited, to get up to speed with the latest developments concerning the gig economy. What exactly is the gig economy? There is no single agreed definition. The term is usually used to refer to a range of different types and models of […]
Six ways HR teams can prepare for Brexit
The terms of Brexit may be uncertain but one thing we do know is that HR teams need to anticipate workforce changes. Steve Smith from Sterling Talent Solutions, outlines the key ways to ensure a smooth transition. With just six months to go until the UK is set to leave the EU, it’s still unclear […]
Sexual harassment: why employers need to listen and learn from #MeToo
One year on from the start of the #MeToo movement, the problem of sexual harassment is considered by many to continue to plague the workplace. What more needs to be done by employers? In a recent report from the Young Women’s Trust, almost a quarter (23%) of females aged between 16 and 30 reported being […]
