How will the Budget announcement affect employers?
Nov 2024
It was predicted that the Budget would be jam packed being the first Labour Budget in 14 years - and there was certainly plenty in store for the employment sector. Here we look at some of the key changes that were outlined and how employers might be affected.
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What might be in store for next week’s Budget speech?
Oct 2024
There has been much speculation surrounding new Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ first Labour Budget in office and she has made no secret about the “difficult decisions” that will need to be made. So, what might next week’s Budget speech look like and what are the likely targets?
Corporate & Commercial Employment
It’s time to take action – the new duty on employers to prevent sexual harassment
Oct 2024
It seems in recent years, unfortunately, that we have never been far from the next high profile case involving allegations of sexual abuse in the workplace. Last month allegations of widespread historical sexual abuse of female workers at Harrods by its former owner, Mohamed al Fayed, came to light during a BBC investigation. A year ago the fast food giant McDonald’s admitted it was receiving up to two sexual harassment claims every week.
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Q&A: Can I ask my employer to go home if office temperatures are too high?
Aug 2024
I work in an old office building that has no air con and the open windows offer very little in the way of relief. One of my colleagues told me that they are aware of a legal obligation, that our employer has to allow us to go home if it is too hot to work.
Is this true? What are my rights and can I make a request to my employer that I can go home if temperatures get too high?
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Direct vs indirect discrimination: do you know the difference?
May 2024
Seasonal hiring has begun and if you are one of the 1 million odd recruiters making plans to hire this summer make sure your well-meant job advertisement doesn’t land you in hot water.
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Employment law updates - 6 April 2024
Apr 2024
As of 6 April 2024, employers must comply with some family-focussed changes to Employment law in the form of four key pieces of legislation.
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Highlights from the Budget speech
Mar 2024
The Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has given his latest Budget and outline of spending. It is expected to be the last Budget speech before the next general election this year.
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Menopause and the law: employers need to start making changes – or face more women leaving the workforce
Feb 2024
Workplaces must now be seen to be making “reasonable adjustments” for women experiencing menopausal symptoms or face the possibility of being sued, under new guidance released by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC).
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When can you turn down a job offer in a redundancy situation?
Feb 2024
When there are proposed redundancies, your employer should commence individual consultation meetings with those affected. During the consultation process, they should consider suggestions on ways to avoid the redundancies, and look for suitable alternative employment options.
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Don’t gift yourself a festive faux pas!
Nov 2023
The “work do”, “office Christmas party”, “a get-together for a few drinks”. Whatever you like to call it, if you’re not careful, the one outcome could be more than a sore head!
