The issue of bank holidays and taking time off is a popular topic for employers – especially coupled with the additional bank holiday for the King’s Coronation
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What are common employment laws?
In the UK, the relationship between employers and employees is governed by UK employment law which mainly takes two forms: common law and statute.
Changes to right to work check guidance
The Home Office has made several updates to its right to work checks guidance, some of which provide some important clarity for employers.
April Employment law increases including National Minimum Wage
April brings the usual statutory increases, including National Minimum Wage, Statutory Sick Pay, Maternity, Paternity and shared parental leave, plus employment tribunal claims.
Does my business need to carry out a Fire Risk Assessment?
A regular and thorough fire risk assessment can prevent fires in workplaces – the reality is, most fires that occur are entirely preventable.
When to use Occupational Health
Occupational health can be a vital tool for employers but many are unsure of when they should be used or what it can be used for.
Are your workers entitled to an extra days’ paid holiday in 2023?
The government has confirmed that Monday 8 May 2023 will be an additional bank holiday this year, to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III.
Prioritising manual handling safety in the workplace
Around 300,000 people in the UK suffer from back pain caused by manual handling accidents in the workplace. How can we prevent this?
Innovative HR policies and practices
We’re exploring some innovative HR practices that businesses have started to put in place, leading the way when it comes to people management.