Labour’s action plan

In an attempt to support menopausal women in work, the Labour Party have vowed that if they are successful in the next election, they will require all large companies with…

New Guidance: Gender Pay Gap Reporting

New employer guidance has been published by the Government Equalities Office (‘GEO’). The guidance has been created with the aim of making gender pay gap reporting a simpler task with…

Employee was dismissed and claim was out of time.

In a recent case, Cyxtera Technology UK Ltd had sent its employee, Mr Meaker a without prejudice letter on 5 February 2020 stating that his employment would mutually terminate on…

Government: menopause is not a protected characteristic

In July 2022, the Women and Equalities Committee (WEC) published a report which recommended that the Government take action to protect and encourage menopausal individuals at work. These calls were…

Gender Pay Gap: Women Work for Free

The latest analysis from the Trades Union Congress (TUC) demonstrates that the current gender pay gap is 14.9%, resulting in women working an average of 54 days per year for…

Neurodiversity

13th – 19th March 2023 is neurodiversity celebration week, but just how much do you know about the term and its impact in the workplace? The term ‘neurodiversity’ refers to…

The link between Covid-19 and the workplace

Following an inquest at Pontypridd Coroner’s Court, the deaths of two nurses who had contracted COVID-19 while at work has been recorded as ‘death by industrial disease’, indicating for the…

Dismissal for long-term disability-related absence

In a recent case a disabled civil servant was dismissed for long term sickness absence. As he had been dismissed for capability, he was entitled to Civil Service Compensation Scheme…

Government consultation on Harpur Trust judgement

In July 2022, the Supreme Court handed down its judgment on Harpur Trust v Brazel. The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal by the Trust, confirming that part-year workers (those who…

Managers: “flexible working helps productivity”

A recent survey has revealed that managers no longer stigmatise flexible working, believing it results in improved productivity – though long hours are still seen as essential for career progress.…

Fair to reopen disciplinary proceedings and dismiss (EAT)

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has concluded that it was not unfair to dismiss an employee despite the disciplinary issues having already been addressed under previous disciplinary proceedings which had…

Options for working parents during teachers’ strikes

The National Education Union (Cymru) has announced that teachers in Wales are set to strike over pay on four dates during February and March 2023. The first national strike will…

Blue Monday

Monday 16th January 2023 (and the third Monday of each January every year), has been declared “Blue Monday” as it is classed as the most depressing day of the year.…

“Human Resources” job title outdated?

A recent survey by Sage has found that many HR professionals view the term ‘human resources’ as outdated. Around three quarters of the respondents agreed that the term no longer…

Settlement Agreements – tax update

In a recent case, an employer had agreed to pay a compensatory lump sum under a settlement agreement to an employee, subject to the employee agreeing to waive any other…

Flexible Working Offered to menopausal NHS Staff

Of the 1.3 million people employed by the NHS, one fifth of that workforce are women aged between 45 and 54. This means that up to one fifth of that…

Gender Discrimination

Randstad’s recent report on gender equality in the workplace found that of the 6,000 UK workers surveyed nearly three quarters of women in the construction, health care, education and technology…

New Acas Guidance On Suspensions

New guidance has been published by ACAS for employers regarding how to deal with staff suspension in the workplace. Acas recommends that employers should only use suspension as a last…

Menopause Reform Policy

The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Menopause (APPG) has undertaken an inquiry into the current level of understanding amongst policymakers, the public and employers regarding menopause. In its final report, published…

Whistleblowing reports increase by 70%

The names of businesses that have claimed wages through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme or furlough have continuously been published since January 2021 and HMRC has encouraged people to report…

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Labour’s action plan

New Guidance: Gender Pay Gap Reporting

Employee was dismissed and claim was out of time.

Government: menopause is not a protected characteristic

Gender Pay Gap: Women Work for Free

Neurodiversity

The link between Covid-19 and the workplace

Dismissal for long-term disability-related absence

Government consultation on Harpur Trust judgement

Managers: “flexible working helps productivity”

Fair to reopen disciplinary proceedings and dismiss (EAT)

Options for working parents during teachers’ strikes

Blue Monday

“Human Resources” job title outdated?

Settlement Agreements – tax update

Flexible Working Offered to menopausal NHS Staff

Gender Discrimination

New Acas Guidance On Suspensions

Menopause Reform Policy

Whistleblowing reports increase by 70%