Managing Sickness Absence

by Kelly Marsden | May 15, 2024 | HR Insights

Managing Sickness Absence – our top 5 tips   In this month’s HR Insight, we take a closer look at sickness absence. This can often feel like a grey area for many employers as there are a number of areas in Employment Law that can catch you out. Here we explore 5...

The Right to Disconnect

by Kelly Marsden | Apr 17, 2024 | HR Insights

How robust is the right to disconnect? CIPD recently reported that a new law has been passed in Australia which will give employees the power to apply for an order to stop unreasonable out-of-hours contact from their employer, which could lead to a substantial fine if...

March 2024 Newsletter

by Kelly Marsden | Mar 19, 2024 | Monthly Newsletter

Forthcoming Legislation – Employment Law Updates April 2024 Minimum Wage Increases from April 2024 The Government has announced the National Living Wage (NLW) and National Minimum Wage (NMW) rates which will apply from 1 April 2024. The NLW will be extended to...

February 2024 Newsletter

by Kelly Marsden | Feb 19, 2024 | Monthly Newsletter

Skilled Worker Visas – what rules are changing? The Government has announced plans to cut net migration numbers into the UK. Several changes are set to be introduced from spring 2024 that employers need to be aware of when employing, or in some cases continuing to...

January 2024 Newsletter

by Kelly Marsden | Jan 17, 2024 | Monthly Newsletter

The Leap Year, Protected Notice Pay & Paternity Leave… What does a leap year mean for employers? 29th February does not come around very often; only every four years in fact. And this year, 2024, is one of those years. But what difference does it make for...