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The benefits of pensions for both employers and employees

Every September, Pension Awareness Week helps to raise awareness of the importance of pensions and improve the financial wellbeing of people across the UK…

September 15, 2023

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Greater protection against sexual harassment

In the wake of many McDonald’s employees claiming to have been sexually harassed at work there is no surprise that a law will be…

August 2, 2023

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The Flexible Working Bill that could become law in 2024

Employees across the UK will be given even more flexibility over where and when they work, as the Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Bill receives…

August 1, 2023

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Men’s Health Week 2023

Men’s Health Week 2023 is a dedicated week from 12th-18th June that shines a spotlight on the unique health concerns impacting men. This year’s theme is…

June 13, 2023

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Unions fear ministers may backtrack on UK worker protection bill

There are huge concerns that the government backed Worker Protection Bill is likely to fail despite receiving initial support from the government. The purpose of…

May 17, 2023

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Flexible Working – what do the proposed changes look like for employers?

The Government have been consulting on making changes to the flexible working rights for employees and we are awaiting the final outcomes of this…

March 29, 2023

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Smokers in the workplace – employer responsibilities

With National No Smoking Day taking place on 8 March 2023, it served as a useful reminder of the debate that often takes place…

March 29, 2023

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National Minimum Wage increases April 2023

Just a reminder that the government’s new rates of the National Living Wage (NLW) and National Minimum Wage (NMW) will come into force from…

March 28, 2023

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Exclusivity clauses and workers on low earnings

It’s common these days to find exclusivity clauses in contracts of employment, which stipulates that employees shouldn’t work for other organisations whilst in your…

March 27, 2023

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The Employment Rights (Increase of Limits) Order 2023

The Employment Rights (Increase of Limits) Order 2023 has just been published. This sets out the annual increase in tribunal compensation limits. Key increases for…

March 24, 2023

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The Spring budget, what does it mean for employers?

The Chancellors budget was revealed on 15 March 2023, which predominantly featured support for getting Britain ‘back to work’. The budget outlined that ‘there…

March 18, 2023

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Additional Bank Holiday for Kings Coronation – How do employers navigate this?

As we start off the new calendar year, many business owners and managers will be taking the opportunity to review leave and time off…

January 26, 2023

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Carer’s Leave Bill

In 2020 it was reported that over 7 million people in paid work were also providing unpaid care. Balancing work and care can be…

January 23, 2023

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Managing annual leave in the workplace

The New Year not only provides an opportunity to reflect on how we will best shed those extra pounds we put on eating all…

January 8, 2023

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The latest budget announcements and how it affects employers

The new Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, delivered his Autumn Statement on 17th November 2022. Following this, it is anticipated there will be…

November 28, 2022

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The latest guidance on Covid in the workplace

From the 1st April the legal requirement to self isolate, following a positive test, came to an end and free mass lateral flow testing was…

October 20, 2022

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New guidance for right to work checks

As from the 1st October 2022 the rules for checking someone’s right to work in the UK are changing. The pandemic required us all to re-evaluate…

September 16, 2022

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We’re exhibiting at Midlands Expo – Thursday 23rd June

We are delighted to be exhibiting with the Great British Expos who are returning to the region’s largest SME expo in Birmingham this month…

June 15, 2022

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Mens Health Week 13th-19th June 2022

Mens Health Week is intended to give all boys/men access to the information, services and treatment they need to live healthier, longer and more…

June 6, 2022

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Proposed legislation relating to Tips

In 2018 it was announced that the government intended to bring in legislation to ensure tips left for workers go to them in full…

May 31, 2022

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Employers – Key changes in April 2022

There has been a number of legislation changes introduced this month including; Minimum Wage, Statutory Redundancy, Tribunal Awards, Fit Note Digitalisation, Digital Right To…

April 28, 2022