The Equality Act was introduced in England, Scotland and Wales in 2010 as an update to the Disability Discrimination Act 1995, which now only affects Northern Ireland. These changes now protect employees beyond the scope of disabilities such as mobility impairments or blindness, and account for...
The pandemic has given rise to a global rethink on workplace wellness. From changes in flexible working to rulings on personal belief, mental health is now taking centre stage. This puts added pressure on employers to ensure they are protecting workers’ rights. Worker’s rights UK: The...
As the world slowly begins to recover from the Coronavirus pandemic, many employers and employees still face a massive amount of uncertainty. Although the job retention scheme has likely saved many businesses across the UK, as we adapt to the ‘new normal’ redundancy is likely...
Some religions may require your employees to pray during their working hours. So how can prayer breaks be managed in the workplace?...
Once you are notified that one of your employees is pregnant, there are several responsibilities you have as an employer. Foremost to ensure that they are protected from discrimination and able to work safely during their pregnancy. Risk Assessments for pregnant employees All employers who employ women of...
Running a business and managing a workforce can be very daunting especially when it comes to understanding the different legislation you must conform to. ...
Today (8th March) is International Women’s Day and so for today, and the rest of the month we’d like to discuss what this day is really about. The hashtag for International Women’s Day 2019 is #BalanceforBetter because this year the focus is on creating a more...