This month’s episode covers menopause in the workplace. We will discuss how employers can help support employees experiencing the symptoms of the menopause within the workplace and the potential legal rights that an employee has. The Legal Room UK · All in a...
Coronation Bank Holiday – the right to a day off? As has been widely anticipated and much discussed across the country, on Saturday 6th May 2023, King Charles III will be formally coronated as King. Not only will this be a historic day for the country, for many,...
This month’s episode covers references, with a focus on regulatory references in the Financial Services sector. We will be looking at what the legal position is for employers to provide a reference for former employees. We will also cover the regulatory...
Spring Budget 2023 and the impact on FS employers In this year’s Spring Budget, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt set out the government’s growth plans, including to break down “barriers that stop people working”, to include targeted measures on childcare and pensions which...
Women at work – pay, pension and #embraceequity On International Women’s Day this year we reflect on some recent updates in relation to women’s employment, women’s issues and workplace matters. We consider whether employers are “embracing equity” for women across the...
Unpredictable to more predictable working hours changes in 2023 The Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Bill In 2023 we are expecting a number of pieces of legislation that will affect employers and employees in their working lives. One such bill is the Workers...
All in a Day’s Work: Discretionary Benefits The episode will focus on what discretionary benefits employers can offer and how those benefits can sometime become contractual entitlements. We will also be covering our top tips for reducing the risk of discretionary...
Dyslexia discrimination – where did M&S go wrong? Earlier this year, the Employment Tribunal found that Rita Jandu, a former Marks & Spencer Plc (M&S) employee with dyslexia, was unfairly dismissed and had been discriminated against by her employer...
Potential Significant Reforms for HR Teams in Financial Services Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced plans on Friday (9 December 2022) to review the Senior Managers and Certification (SMCR) regime, as part of a wider package of 30 reforms to the financial sector known as...
All in a Day’s Work: Has the HR Grinch stolen Christmas? This month’s episode covers the Christmas period, both the run up to and the bank holidays in between. We will be looking at why Christmas can be such a difficult period for employers and why Christmas parties...
