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Direct versus indirect discrimination at work
This article takes you through the distinctions and implications of direct versus indirect discrimination at work. Employers should understand these two forms of discrimination in the workplace, as well as their impact on employees’ rights and company culture.
Do companies need an anti-bribery and corruption policy?
While it is not a legal requirement to have a bribery policy in place for a business, if bribery does occur within an organisation, a defence will not be available without an effective policy in place.
Creating a mobile phone policy for your workplace
A mobile phone policy is a set of guidelines that many employers introduce to manage staff mobile phone use when working. Here are some things to consider when creating a mobile phone policy for your workplace.
How much does an employment tribunal cost a UK employer?
When defending an employment tribunal claim, an employer will face a number of costs. Some are straightforward, and some may have a long-term negative influence on the business.
7 common health and safety hazards in a hair and beauty salon
We’ve compiled 7 of the most common health and safety hazards for hair and beauty salons to help you keep your clients and employees safe.
Safeguarding Your Workplace: A Comprehensive Guide to Manual Handling
Manual handling is a critical aspect of workplace safety, yet in the UK it accounts for nearly a fifth of all workplace injuries.
Key HR Calendar Dates for UK Businesses in 2024: A Comprehensive Guide
From compliance deadlines to employee well-being initiatives, the following blog post outlines crucial dates that should be marked on the HR calendar for 2024:
Rest break entitlement at work in the UK
Employees and workers in the UK have clear rights when it comes to rest break entitlements, but employment law that covers this can be confusing.
Mastering 2024 Holiday Pay Reforms: A Detailed Employer’s Guide in the UK
As 2024 approaches, it brings with it transformative changes in the UK’s holiday pay legislation, as detailed in the draft Employment Rights (Amendment, Revocation and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2023. This guide aims to provide a thorough understanding of these changes.
UK Employment law reforms employers need to know for 2024
As employment legislation is ever changing, there are several law reforms employers need to know for 2024 that will become effective as of January.
Company Cars: What Rules Do You Need To Put In Place
If you are offering your employees the use of a company car as part of an employee incentive arrangement package it is essential to have a company car policy to protect the business.
A guide to ‘deepfakes’ and how they can impact your business
In 2017, deepfakes first appeared on the internet, so-called because they are generated using a deep learning method known as generative adversarial networks (GANs). In
An employer’s guide to endometriosis at work
The number of women who suffer from endometriosis in the UK is one in ten, making this condition as common as asthma or diabetes. Lingering
Hair discrimination in the workplace
In the UK, there have been notable cases of hair discrimination in the workplace, and calls for the 2010 Equality Act to be changed to protect workers from natural hair discrimination.
Handling False Allegations at Work
Business owners and HR managers are required to work lawfully and fairly when dealing with a grievance or complaints. This process becomes more complicated however
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