Absence makes the heart grow fonder | Is that true in the workplace?

Absenteeism can have a significant impact on businesses. Operational disruption typically leads to an overall drop in performance, finance, employee morale and end user satisfaction - and levels are rising. So why is this?

A Time of Change | The Employment Rights Bill and the Autumn Budget

Protection from unfair dismissal, family-friendly rights, guaranteed hours for vulnerable workers, and protection from harassment, are all areas that will see new rights or an expansion of existing rights. The Government policy paper ‘Next steps to making work pay,’ mentions further future reforms and areas for consultation.

Navigating the New Sexual Harassment Laws | What Employers Need to Know

17 Oct 2024
Law Blog
Employment Law

26th October 2024 sees the introduction of the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 which focuses on the employers need to take "reasonable steps" to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace.

New Government - New Employment Laws - New Ways of Working!

31 Jul 2024
Law Blog
Employment Law

2024 sees the 100th anniversary of the first ever Labour government. As we embark on a new era of Labour leading our government again after 14 years, what change can we expect to see for Employers and Employees?