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Three Private Members’ Bills, with government backing, successfully obtained Royal Assent. With the passing of three Bills, there is now a trio of family-friendly employment law rights. Three Private Members’ Bill with government backing, successfully obtained Royal Assent in May….
The Government has announced it will make changes to paternity leave in response to a public consultation. The Government opened a consultation on reforming parental leave and pay in 2019 but it was delayed by the pandemic. The intention was…
To celebrate pride month and LGBT+ Pride Day (28 Jun 2023), Nathan Worton a friend of HRi tells us how he believes employers can support LGBT+ in the workplace. What Are the Benefits of Diversity and Inclusion? The arguments…
Supporting Men’s Health Week and its theme, Men’s Health and the Internet. Tim Jameson from MakeLifeClick will discuss the challenges men face with mental health in the digital age. He will also share tips on protecting mental health online. “I…
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill is introducing new measures to improve the transparency of company information and tackle economic crime. This means how limited companies file their accounts is changing. But what do the proposed changes mean for…
Employment judge Housego dismisses claims made by a senior IT worker, Mr Ian Clifford of being a victim of disability discrimination by IBM. Background Ian Clifford started working for Lotus Development in 2000 which was later acquired by IBM. Mr…
ACAS has launched new guidance on reasonable adjustments for mental health at work. Mental health awareness is gaining momentum in the workplace. Employers are becoming more aware of the need and benefits of supporting their employees’ mental health in the…
There have been calls in the past for the government to make ethnicity pay reporting mandatory for organisations with more than 250 employees. In line with gender pay reporting. Gender pay gap reporting became mandatory for UK companies with…
The government has confirmed 8th May as an extra Bank holiday in the UK to celebrate the King’s coronation on 6th May. Here is a reminder of what every employer must know about bank holidays. Extra bank holiday –…
HR Independents (HRi), the UK body for independent HR and people professionals, has today announced Mary Asante as its Chief Executive to lead the organisation as it grows. Mary has been one of the driving forces behind HRi and…
Morrisons, the fifth largest supermarket chain fined £3.5m following a successful prosecution by Tewkesbury Borough Council. Morrisons has been convicted for failing to ensure the health and safety of an epileptic employee who died after falling from a shop stairway….
Gary Linker wins the battle against HMRC over £4.9m tax bill. The former England striker’s case was heard in a first-tier tax tribunal in relation to demands from HMRC linked to IR35 rule. The judge concludes that the Match…
The Employment Appeal Tribunal’s decision on the Meaker v Cyxtera Technology UK Ltd case is a useful reminder of the importance of the precise wording of termination letters and settlement agreement proposals. Background Mr Meaker, a manual worker was…
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered his Spring Budget announcement on the government’s spending plans on 15 March 2023. The Chancellor focuses on four key priorities – Employment, Education, Enterprise and Everywhere. Here is a summary of the key highlights and the…
A study of the trial by think tank Autonomy, the University of Cambridge and Boston College report many signs of positive effects from a four-day work week. The pilot took place in the UK from June to December 2022 with…
HMRC ignored the results of its own IR35 tool confirming the contractor is operating outside IR35 and opened an investigation into a contractor’s tax affairs. Qdos, an insurer that represents the self-employed has criticised HMRC for failing to understand…
A rise in over employment is no surprise with inflation rising over 10%. Many workers are feeling the pinch on their salaries with UK inflation currently standing at 10.5%, a 40 year high. Interest rates are also rising to…
The government has published its draft Code of Practice on Dismissal and Re-engagement to stop employers using the practice of ‘fire and rehire’ when seeking to make changes to terms. Changing the terms and conditions of employment require the…
