The Equality Act 2010 has protected trans employees since its introduction of the legislation back in 2010. Whilst there is guidance available via several national public bodies, it remains a…
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The government has announced that the ban on exclusivity clauses in zero-hours contracts is being extended to those who earn less than the lower earnings limit. The ban on exclusivity…
The HSE has updated its guidance in relation to the need to carry out individual risk assessments for pregnant workers and new mothers. Previously employers may have relied upon standard…
In April, the government opened a consultation seeking views on what could be done to improve everyone’s mental health and wellbeing. Acas set out its response to the call for…
On Tuesday 13 September we will be joining up with Nordens Chartered Accountants to hold a one day seminar at the Kettering Park Hotel. As a continuation of our joint…
A fashion designer considered by Superdry as unlikely to leave her role has been awarded £96,200 after successfully claiming she was discriminated against on the grounds of her age. Ms…
What is the National Minimum Wage? The National Minimum Wage Act 1998 was introduced to create a statutory minimum hourly wage rate for employees and workers. The National Minimum Wage…
From 1 July 2022, nurses, occupational therapists, pharmacists, and physiotherapists will be able to certify fit notes – something that before that date only GPs or hospital doctors could legally…
Proposed legislation could benefit more than two million employees who have unpaid caring responsibilities. Unpaid carers could benefit from one week of statutory unpaid leave under a proposal expected to…
A teacher who had recently returned to work and needed somewhere to express milk during the day for her baby was found to have been discriminated against when she was…
