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One of the most common cases our HR and employment law advisers get is around holiday pay and entitlement, particularly how it is calculated. It is a common understanding that holidays are split between bank and public and flexible leave.

In cases of gross misconduct, or, where an issue persists and informal conversations haven’t worked, a formal disciplinary process may be necessary. This can include misconduct, poor performance, poor attendance, repeated lateness, or another issue that affects work.

Investigation and reporting of workplace accidents and incidents is an essential part of the management of health and safety and is a means used to prevent future accidents by determining the root cause.

I bet most people are familiar with the term ‘employed’ and ‘self-employed’, and the distinction this brings. In many situations though people engaged on a self-employed basis morph into a working relationship whereby they act more like an employee.

From the 1st October 2024 The Worker Protection (Amendment of the Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 puts greater responsibility on business to take ‘reasonable steps’ to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace.

Menopause and perimenopause shouldn’t be a taboo subject. Everyone should feel they can have a conversation with their line manager, especially when they need guidance and advice.

I am now seeing more employees voicing their opinions, standing for their rights and defending their morals; more so than bosses are probably used to. Does this fall into ‘entitlement’, or in defence of our own rights?

A few weeks back the main political parties set out their plans to overhaul HR and Employment laws. Well, as Labour are now the party of choice lets recap on what we can expect during their term in office.

As all the political parties are doing what they can to get representation in the next term of Parliament, the Conservative, Green, Labour, Liberal Democrats and Reform parties have all made clear manifesto pledges to overhaul some employment and HR practices in the UK.

From the 6th April this year much needed protection was afforded workers who have a vital role in supporting their nearest and dearest due to incapacity; but does a week of unpaid leave each year really help?