Covid update Covid restrictions will end in England on 24 February 2022. People with Covid-19 symptoms will be encouraged to exercise personal responsibility This will mean an end to the legal [...]
Below are just some of the proposed changes during 2022: Compulsory Vaccinations Regulations will come into effect on 1 April 2022 which will make COVID-19 vaccinations compulsory for front-line [...]
How do you follow a fair redundancy process when reduced funding affects many posts across a team? ACAS sets out the fair and lawful redundancy process you should follow where reduced funding may [...]
Introduction The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has issued guidance on sexual harassment and other forms of harassment at work to help employers understand the impact of harassment [...]
Q: How do I get employees to opt out of working a 48 hour week? You can ask employees to opt out for a certain period or indefinitely. It must be voluntary and in writing. Refer to gov.uk [...]
Risk assessments Where employees are part of a phased return to the workplace, you will need to consider detailed risk assessment to safeguard employee’s health and minimise the risk of [...]
As a result of the current Coronavirus situation you may be considering a restructure and possible redundancies. One of the most important parts of organisational restructure is consultation [...]
The government is introducing statutory parental bereavement leave and pay from 6 April 2020. Who is entitled to parental bereavement leave? Employed parents and adults with parental [...]
From 6 April 2020, every new employee and worker will have the right to a statement of written particulars (section 1 statement) from day one of working with you, rather than up to two months [...]
In my experience of providing HR support to small charities and social enterprises, the following activities are worth considering to improve your HR practice in 2019: Review your HR policies and [...]