School VAT changes | Navigating the HR and employment law implications
BLOG Written by Jane Hallas on 25 November 2024 With 20% VAT set to be added to private school fees from 1 January 2025, removing
HSE statistics 2023/24 | A mixed picture of progress and challenges in workplace safety and health
BLOG Written on 20 November 2024 The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has released its annual summary statistics for 2023/24, providing fresh insight into the
NICs and zero-hour contracts | How to ready your hospitality business for employment reforms
BLOG Written by Jane Hallas on 19 November 2024 The hospitality sector is facing significant challenges following the recent Autumn Budget. The rise in employers’
Understanding the right to disconnect | What UK school leaders need to know
BLOG Written by Jane Hallas on 18 November 2024 In recent years, the “right to disconnect” concept has gained significant attention across various sectors, including
Preventing sexual harassment | A 10-step approach to risk assessing your workplace
BLOG Written by Beverley Harrison MCIPD on 18 November 2024 A recent poll highlights a concerning reality: 3 in 5 women have experienced some form
Autumn Budget breakdown | Employment highlights for UK businesses
BLOG Written by Kirstie Smith on 13 November 2024 The recent Autumn Budget has delivered significant changes aimed at boosting public spending. However, the implications
Employment Tribunals | Figures reveal marked increase in number of cases and compensatory awards
BLOG Written by Susie Lockhart on 5 November 2024 The latest annual Employment Tribunal statistics are out, covering the period from April 2023 to March
What the Employment Rights Bill really says about zero-hour contracts
BLOG Written by Kirstie Smith on 30 October 2024 The recently published Employment Rights Bill signals a new dawn for employment law in Great Britain.
Employment law myths | 10 common misconceptions that could put your business at risk
BLOG Written Charlotte Beedles on 30 October 2024 Employment law is an everchanging and complex field, often misunderstood by employers and employees alike. From misconceptions
WorkNest strengthens its services with Wirehouse acquisition
WorkNest grows its Employment Law, HR, and Health & Safety services with Wirehouse acquisition Leading employment law, HR, and health & safety consultancy WorkNest has
Tattoos in the workplace | Employers’ questions answered
BLOG Written by Kyle Williams on 29 October 2024 Tattoos in the workplace have long been a contentious issue. Despite becoming more mainstream, many employers
Sexual harassment v harassment relating to sex | What’s the difference?
BLOG Written by Jack Murphy on 25 October 2024 Can comments about a male staff member’s baldness amount to harassment related to sex? Yes, according
