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Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

An alarming report hit the headlines this week in relation to sexual harassment in the workplace. The report revealed that one in three female surgeons working in the NHS who responded to the research said they have been sexually assaulted and two thirds of respondents said they have been sexually harassed by colleagues. The report […]

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Flexible Working Request | The 2023 Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Bill Update to Legislation.

Flexible Working Request | The 2023 Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Bill Update to Legislation.

Updated 24/07/2023 As we move along the post-pandemic timeline, it is clear to employers that the landscape surrounding office working has changed. There is now an expectation amongst employees that requests for remote or hybrid working be accepted mainly due to the way in which so many businesses successfully implemented such arrangements with such little […]

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Fire and Rehire – Draft Code April 2023 Your Essential HR Guide

Fire and Rehire – Draft Code April 2023 Your Essential HR Guide

There has been a further development in the fire and rehire story with the publication by ACAS of a draft Code of Practice on Dismissal and Re-engagement. Consultation on this document is open until April 18th 2023. What is fire and rehire? Fire and rehire is the everyday expression used when employees are dismissed and […]

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Statutory Minimum Notice Period & Dismissing an Employee

Statutory Minimum Notice Period & Dismissing an Employee

Updated 08/02/2023 Resignations, ill health capability, misconduct, redundancy, any of these reasons can lead to the employee or employer giving notice to the other. It is important to ensure notice expectations for both parties are clearly set out in the main statement of terms and conditions at the start of employment, so when the time […]

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Essential Guide to Parental Bereavement Leave and Pay Act

Essential Guide to Parental Bereavement Leave and Pay Act

Back in 2020, we saw the Parental Bereavement (Pay and Leave) Act to come into force. Before this there was no specific provision for a parent to receive time off or pay if their child dies. The Parental Bereavement (Pay and Leave) Act provides a right to two weeks of time away from work for […]

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Secret Santa HR Issues | Your Essential Guide

Secret Santa HR Issues | Your Essential Guide

In the majority of cases, Secret Santa gift exchanges in the workplace are a harmless and fun activity which encourages team bonding. However, there is also a chance that the gifts may cause offence either through the giver’s ignorance or with the intention to offend. We review secret santa HR issues and provide practical guidance […]

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Christmas Shopping in the Workplace – an Essential Guide

Christmas Shopping in the Workplace – an Essential Guide

The festive time of year is fast approaching and the same Christmas related employment issues arise time after time in many businesses. We review the effects that Christmas shopping has on employee productivity, conduct and morale and what Christmas shopping HR policies you can put in place now, to ensure you have effective working practices. […]

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World Cup 2022 | An Absence Management Guide

World Cup 2022 | An Absence Management Guide

Given that the World Cup 2022 is nearly here, it would be easy to provide a clear ‘no nonsense’ approach to absence management, and what organisations can and can’t do if staff don’t turn up for work. However, there may be alternative ways of approaching this. With a bit of forward planning, could the impact […]

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