disability Archives

6 common long-term sick leave frustrations – and why you can’t just dismiss

22nd March 2023 No Comments

BLOG Written by Susie Lockheart on 22 March 2023 The longer sickness absence drags on, the greater the cost to organisations. As such, employers are

Revisiting performance management | How to avoid legal risks when getting your team back on track

28th February 2023 No Comments

BLOG Written by Emma Chandler on 28 February 2023 Managing your team’s performance is crucial to the success of your business, and the beginning of

Disability harassment in the workplace | Is ignorance an excuse?

24th February 2023 No Comments

BLOG Written by Lesley Rennie on 24 February 2023 Under the Equality Act 2010, employers in the UK have a number of duties towards employees who

6 key ingredients of a solid sickness absence policy

3rd January 2023 No Comments

BLOG Written on 3 January 2023 Sickness absence. Two words that give employers a terrible headache. It’s an issue of growing concern for UK employers

HSE statistics for education show significantly higher rates of stress – and a possible safety plateau

5th December 2022 No Comments

BLOG Written on 5 December 2022 Each year, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) releases annual summary statistics for Great Britain, providing new insight into health

The recent rise in settlement agreements – and employees refusing to sign them

24th October 2022 No Comments

BLOG Written by Lesley Rennie on 24 October 2022 In an increasingly uncertain operating environment in which businesses are facing sustained financial pressure, employers want certainty around

Managing menopause in the workplace | Q&A with Sarah Bunker, Senior Solicitor

4th October 2022 No Comments

NEWS Written by Sarah Bunker, Senior Solicitor 1. What is menopause and who does it affect? According to our recent survey, nearly two-thirds (65%) of

Menopause | Legislative reforms that may be coming down the track

11th August 2022 No Comments

BLOG Written by Lesley Rennie on 10 August 2022 As more organisations sign up to the Menopause Pledge, and more discussions about menopause are had in the

Menopause at work | An employer’s guide

30th June 2022 No Comments

BLOG Written by Lorna Gemmell on 30 June 2022 According to the NHS, 45% of women feel that menopausal symptoms have a negative impact on

6 absence challenges to prepare for this summer