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Redundancy | Giving staff paid time off to job hunt

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BLOG Written by Louise Harvey on 27 January 2023 When faced with redundancy, employees will likely be taking active steps to look for a new opportunity

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BLOG Written by Alexandra Farmer on 25 May 2022 A few years ago, the idea of working from anywhere in the world seemed like a pipe dream.

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Blog In the event an employee suffers bereavement, employers need to handle the situation with care and sensitivity. At times like this, the employee may

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If an employee becomes an adoptive parent, they may be eligible for different types of leave and pay to look after the new addition to

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Employees’ rights while undergoing IVF treatment

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