Category: Employment
Apr 2019
What happens if... I change my mind after signing a contract
When do you have a “right” to cancel your contract – and does that right to do so actually exist?
Apr 2019
Paternity Leave is taking a new shape
Shared parental leave was introduced in 2015 as a way of redressing the balance between maternity and paternity leave. The purpose was to allow mothers to transfer all or part of their maternity leave to the father, allowing them to return to work.
Mar 2019
April 2019 Employment Law changes
Each April, the Government may amend employment regulations and set new deadlines for Companies to meet. The following are deadlines and updates which Managers and HR professionals should be aware of:
Mar 2019
Sickness: Is it serious
None of us like to think about getting ill, but if you run a business, it can be helpful to identify the leading causes and reasons for sickness in order to effectively manage workflow.
Mar 2019
Working 8–4? What a way to make a living!
In a previous blog we found a YouGov survey that quoted just 6% of the 4,000 adults surveyed actually worked the traditional 9-5 shift pattern. The rest of them stated that an 8-4 working pattern was more favourable, followed by 7-3, due to the need for more flexibility.
Mar 2019
Happy international Women's Day
For example, it’s been nearly 12 months since the first companies began publishing their gender pay gap. One year on, it looks as though we are still quite a way to go as the newest round of pay gap snapshots hit the headlines. Kwik Fit, Npower and Virgin Atlantic were just three larger firms named recently as having some of the widest reported gender pay gaps of our time.
Mar 2019
Gender Pay Gap back in the news
The law requires companies, charities and public sector departments of 250 employees or more to publish their gender pay gap figures. The first set were based on a snapshot taken in April 2017, and the most recent data relates to April 2018.
Feb 2019
Roses are red, violets are blue, I'm not sure WORK is the place for romance, are you?
It is not illegal to be involved with another colleague romantically – and according to research, around 36% of us have had an office romance at some point. However, the thing to be mindful of is how a workplace romance affects productivity and indeed other colleagues.
Dec 2018
Christmas Parties: Don't be tempted to treat yourself to a sick day
Apparently, around 9 out of every 10 businesses have had an employment related issue as a result of Christmas party antics. One of the most commonplace issues is the hangover and staff calling in sick the next day after drinking too much at the Christmas party the night before.
Nov 2018
Make sure a Law Suit isn't welcome this party season
It’s that time of year where the seasons change and we celebrate a few festivals. But, whether it is a hellish Halloween, or November 5 goes off with a bang, employers need to beware. They could be held responsible for any mishaps during any celebrations – including the parties.
