The Government has pledged to consult on options to ensure there are sufficient protections for pregnant women and new mothers. As it currently stands, the
It is often difficult for employers to speak to an employee about loss or bereavement. Work is usually the last thing on the employee’s mind
Employers cannot discriminate on the basis of the ‘protected characteristics’ specified in the Equality Act 2010. These protected characteristics are age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage
BLOG Written on 7 June 2024 Social media can be a valuable tool for employers to research prospective employees – it often provides more information
BLOG There some interview questions that are best avoided, even though you might be tempted to give potential employees a grilling. Although they might not
There have been reports of employers receiving bogus job applications from people whose only aim is to pursue discrimination claims when they are rejected. Public
The biggest danger employers face when drafting job adverts is falling foul of discrimination law. What can you say and what can’t you say? The
Before July 2013, an individual looking to pursue claims in the Employment Tribunal could do so without paying any court fees. That changed following a
The thorny issue of childcare vouchers and whether these should continue to be provided during maternity leave has been revisited by the Employment Appeal Tribunal
