Studies have shown peri-menopausal and menopausal symptoms can have a significant impact on the health and well-being of workers in the workplace and knowing how to manage the impact of these symptoms is an essential matter both for workers, managers and their HR companions. The Menopause and the … [Read more...]
Written Statement of Employment Particulars will become a day ONE entitlement.
From 06 April 2020, new legislation known as The Employment Rights (Employment Particulars and Paid Annual Leave ) (Amendment) 2018 will come into effect which will require all employers to provide terms and conditions of employment to all new employees prior to, or on their first day of employment. … [Read more...]
A recipe for a happy workplace
Many conscientious employers strive to make the work environment a happy and positive place to be. Each year hundreds of surveys are commissioned to identify patterns and trends in employee engagement and satisfaction. But what is the perfect mix of ingredients to ensure your workforce is engaged, … [Read more...]
What happens on social media, stays on social media
The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has recently addressed and confirmed the position of whether, or not, social media posts fall within the scope of employment. It has been confirmed that an employer is not responsible, or liable, for social media posts or comments where an employee is not “acting … [Read more...]
ICO begins active enforcement
Step back to the launch of the EU-General Data Protection Regulations (EU-GDPR) … the hot topic of 2018 … and it’s introduction into UK law, tailored under the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA 2018). Has this topic remained present in your day-to-day practices or been left at the front door? Data … [Read more...]