Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative technology that is rapidly reshaping various industries. AI refers to the simulation of human intelligence in machines that are capable of learning,…
The COVID-19 pandemic, and changes to UK immigration rules, have both significantly contributed to the challenges that many employers are facing with regards to recruiting and skill shortages. At the…
In recent times, the landscape of work has undergone a significant transformation, with remote working becoming the norm for many employees in the UK. As the number of people working…
SMEs continue to find it challenging to recruit. The data shows us in our most recent SME Business Survey 2022/23, which was published earlier this year, that recruitment was in…
On 19 July 2023, the Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Bill was given Royal Assent, and passed as law. It will be known as the Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023….
Ethnicity pay reporting It has been announced this month, that following a Government consultation on ethnicity pay reporting, the Goverment will not be mandating it for organisations. The consultation was…
The case The case of Charalambous v National Bank of Greece looks at whether a Disciplinary Manager must meet with an employee before deciding to dismiss. Mr Charalambous was accused…
The recruitment climate for each business will differ. Whilst we know generally throughout the UK, most, if not all businesses have encountered difficulties. However, each business will have its own…
Throughout the past year, we have brought you various updates on calculating holiday pay and entitlement for part-year and irregular hours workers. Following the Supreme Court judgement in Harpur Trust…
We’ve been exploring the pros and cons of a 4 day working week, and looking closely at how employers are approaching this arrangement. You can read this month’s Hot Topic…