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Member spotlight Tutu Popoola has a strong interest in developing inclusive workplaces through Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. About Tutu Tutu Popoola set up Sleek HR in 2021 and specialises in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. Tutu loves the continuous learning…
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…
Pay transparency has become one of the biggest topics in the workplace and for businesses. These two words ‘pay transparency’ still cause a lot of nervousness for most employers. For a long time, it has been forbidden to discuss pay…
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…
February HRi member spotlight is Diane Secker from Accord HR Consulting. Diane specialises in employee relations. About Diane Diane finds people fascinating and enjoys learning about people and what makes them tick. It’s been almost four years since Diane…
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…
Government ministers have published their response to the recommendations put forward by the Women and Equalities Committee to improve menopause support in the workplace. Lack of menopause support The Women and Equalities Committee report published in July 2022 called…
2023 promises to bring some more challenges for HR. To help you prepare for the New Year, we have summarised some of the key challenges and issues HR professionals faced in our HR review of 2022. The Great Resignation The…
As we begin 2023, we have pulled together a small selection of employment tribunal cases from 2022 which highlights key employment issues. Jandu vs Marks and Spencer Plc – disability discrimination Ms Jandu had been employed as a layout…
