Neurodiversity in the workplace: how to support neurodivergent staff
The term ‘neurodiversity’ was coined by Australian sociologist Judy Singer in the 1990s and it recognises that variations in brain function…
Employment
Employment Law Webinar | Employment Law Update 2024
Employment law never stays still, and last year was is different, with a flurry of legislative activity indicating change in the landscape…
National Careers Week | Graduate Visa Requirements and Tips for Employers
National Careers Week is a celebration of careers guidance and free resources in education across the UK. The aim is to provide a focus for…
Employment Webinar | Key Changes to Employment Law in 2024
On 1 January 2024, the Employment Rights (Amendment, Revocation and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2023 came into force. These…
Employment Law | Reducing Workforce Costs, Reorganisation and Redundancy
Over the coming months, employers may encounter some challenges as they continue to navigate economic uncertainty inflationary…
How Employers Can Support Employee Wellbeing
While January can seem a long and slow month, it is the start of a new year and many employees will be embarking on new year resolutions to…
Immigration | International Talent and Employee Life Cycle Issues
International recruitment comes with additional expenses and risks. It is important to ensure that employers have the correct policies and…
Key Changes to Employment Law in 2024
The Employment Rights (Amendment, Revocation and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2023On 1 January 2024, the Employment Rights (…
How will adverse weather impact employers and their staff?
Each winter, Scotland braces itself for plummeting temperatures and if not snow, then a deluge of rain. This can cause real travel…
‘Tis the season of the Staff Christmas Party
The festive season is once again upon us and synonymous with this time of year is the office or staff Christmas party. Generally,…
Employment Law | Employment Law Update 2023
Employment law never stays still, and this summer was no different with a flurry of legislative activity indicating change in the landscape…
Right to Work changes under the spotlight at Thorntons webinar
Full-service law firm Thorntons is hosting a free webinar about the UK’s Right to Work regulations amid soaring penalties for businesses…
Holiday Pay and Unlawful Deductions
Last week, the Supreme Court published its decision in, Chief Constable of Police Service of Northern Ireland v Agnew, which concerned the…
Be careful not to break the ‘right to work’ rules
Recruiting the right employees is crucial for the success of any business. In the UK, employers are responsible for ensuring members of…
International Equal Pay Day – The importance of equal pay in the workplace
18 September marks the celebration of International Equal Pay Day, established by the United Nations in a bid to increase global awareness…
Quash that: High Court decides employers can’t engage agency workers during strikes
In July last year the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (the Regulations) were…
Lizzo’s “Truth Hurts”: Discrimination and Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
It’s been a somewhat turbulent week for Pop Queen Lizzo and her production company, with recent allegations emerging from a number of her…
Update on flexible working
As we reported last December, the Government expressed broad commitment to an evolution of the current flexible working regime, which has…
Employers urged to have a flexible approach to flexible working
Flexible working has attracted a lot of attention since the pandemic when necessary adjustments to working hours and arrangements…
How can we all become more inclusive employers?
Pride Month often brings into the spotlight with employers the questions:
How are we doing on the LGBTQ+ front?
Are we inclusive…
Immigration Law: How Care Worker Visas Could Help Recruitment Challenges in the Care Sector
The care sector across the UK is facing a serious challenge around staff recruitment and retention. A combination of Brexit and Covid-19…