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Employment law changes in 2024: how to prepare Employment Blog Staying informed and proactive of the upcoming changes is crucial for employers to ensure compliance and foster a positive workplace. 22 February 2024 4 min read
What is on the horizon for employers in 2024 Employment Blog As we kick off 2024, various employment law changes have been announced recently, which are due to come into force over the course of the year. 29 January 2024 7 min read
When is a series of payments broken-holiday pay? Employment Blog So long as a claim for the holiday is brought within three months of the final payment, the claim can cover earlier incorrect payment. 17 November 2023 2 min read
Changes to employer liability and compensation for sexual harassment Employees Blog Proposed amendments to the Equality Act 2010 have been progressing through Parliament. 25 October 2023 2 min read
What counts as workplace bullying? Employers Blog What counts as workplace bullying? 10 July 2023 3 min read
Government announces Brexit-related employment law changes Employers Blog Government announces Brexit-related employment law changes 12 May 2023 3 min read
Annual review of rates and limits 2023 Employment Blog Annual review of rates and limits 2023 17 March 2023 1 min read
Gary Lineker, social media & employment - The highlights Employers Blog Gary Lineker, social media & employment - The highlights 13 March 2023 4 min read
Gender pay gap reporting guidance updated Employment Blog Gender pay gap reporting guidance updated 6 March 2023 2 min read
GPs could be encouraged to issue fewer not fit for work 'fit notes' Employment Blog GPs could be encouraged to issue fewer not fit for work 'fit notes' 28 February 2023 3 min read
Big rise in long-term sick hitting UK workforce Employees Blog Big rise in long-term sick hitting UK workforce 21 February 2023 4 min read
Death benefit where suicide is suspected Business Blog Death benefit where suicide is suspected 31 January 2023 5 min read
2023 public holiday announced Employees Blog 2023 public holiday announced 8 November 2022 3 min read
Siblings not pulling their weight? Employment Blog Siblings not pulling their weight? 31 October 2022 5 min read
New advice from Acas on staff suspensions Employment Blog New advice from Acas on staff suspensions 26 October 2022 2 min read