Soaring numbers of claims across the UK in the Employment Tribunal and the impact of the Employment Rights Bill
The number of claims brought to the employment tribunal are rising year on year. The Ministry of Justice have published
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Supreme Court ruling in For Women Scotland v The Scottish Ministers
There has been much discussion and controversy surrounding the recent decision of the Supreme Court (“Court”) in the
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Employers responsibilities this Stress Awareness Week
This week is Stress Awareness Week in the UK with 6 November marking national stress awareness day. The Health and
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Unpacking The Autumn Budget: Our Legal Experts Analyse What Legislative and Tax Changes Could Mean for You
Following weeks of speculation the 2024 Autumn Budget has been announced.
In what is one of the largest tax rising
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New Employment Rights Bill – Labour’s plans for UK Employment Law
Delivering on their promise to bring forward legislation within 100 days of coming to office, Labour published the
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What happens when an employer offers a Skilled Worker a settlement agreement? Key Questions answered
As of October 2024, over 120,000 UK organisations hold a sponsor licence. The licence enables businesses to recruit and
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Why businesses need to consider what’s up with using WhatsApp in the workplace
More than half of people in the UK – almost 40 million - now use WhatsApp regularly, with many also using it in the
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A step in the right direction – International Equal Pay Day
International Equal Pay Day, celebrated on 18 September, represents the longstanding efforts towards the achievement of
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Strictly no bullying
With the 20th anniversary season of Strictly Come Dancing due to take to the floor in a matter of weeks, and the 15 new
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Huw Edwards: Key points for employers
There has been a lot of interest in the Huw Edwards case in recent weeks, with some commentators questioning why the
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Diversity monitoring: what to collect and how to remain compliant
For employers, adopting a Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) policy can prove to be imperative in driving initiatives to
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Making LGBT+ inclusion a priority this Pride month and beyond: tips for employers
With Pride Month in full swing, employers across the UK are marking June with a host of messages, events, fundraisers