Navigating Workplace Banter
Navigating Workplace Banter In the ever-evolving landscape of modern workplaces, fostering a positive and engaging environment is paramount for Employers. Among the elements that contribute to workplace culture, exists banter the exchange of playful remarks, all too often it plays a significant role. However, the benefits of banter are accompanied by potential challenges, making it […]
The Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Bill has received royal assent
The Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Bill received royal assent on Thursday 20 July 2023 The Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Bill received royal assent on Thursday 20 July 2023, meaning it becomes the Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023. It is expected that the measures in the Act, together with any secondary legislation, will come into force in […]
Menstruation really does matter in the workplace – Period
Menstruation really does matter in the workplace – Period Every individual should feel at ease talking about periods; however, it is reality that many who menstruate have feelings of embarrassment and shame. Research by DPG shows that almost half (48%) of Employees who experience periods said there is a noticeable stigma in the company they […]
Trial Shifts are they legal or not in the UK and as an Employer should I use them?
Trial Shifts are they legal or not in the UK? It can be difficult to recruit especially at the moment, as an Employer you may be tempted to offer ‘Trial Shifts’, in our article we explore what these are, whether can they be unpaid (or not), if so, how long should they last, how […]
Four new Acts you need to know about in Employment Law
Four New Acts you need to know about in Employment Law It is a fact that Employment Law changes rapidly and that new Acts are passed on a regular basis, in our article today we take a look at the four most recent that as an Employer you need to be aware of, including when […]
Personal Relationships at work, good, or a bad thing
Close Personal Relationships at work, good, or a bad thing? In our article today, we take a look at close personal relationships at work, whether are they a good, or a bad thing, how they can affect the Employees involved, and others around them, what to do when things go awry, and importantly how you […]
Is it reasonable to grant dependants leave to your Employees and what is it
Is it reasonable to grant dependants leave to your Employees and what is it? In our article today, we take a look at dependants leave, what it is, whether is it payable, and how to manage it in your workplace, it sounds easy enough but can get tricky to manage, why not take a read […]
Using settlement agreements with ill health
Using settlement agreements with ill health At HR and You Ltd we manage Settlement Agreements and of course, ill health for Employers, and we ensure that we offer the best outcome, a Settlement Agreement can be the best option all round in this circumstance, in essence, a settlement agreement is a way in which to […]
Are you in need of a Settlement Agreement
Are you in need of a Settlement Agreement? In many instances Business Owners and businesses are not familiar with the term ‘Settlement Agreement’, also known as a ‘ Compromise Agreement’, in any event, many business owners may not have had the need to use them, that is until 2020, where Businesses found themselves in the […]
Dismissal and ill health myths
Dismissal and ill health myths We manage ill health for Employers and ensure that we offer the best outcomes. It can be a misconception that dismissal due to ill health is automatically unfair or always unlawful. In our article today, we dispel this myth, an Employee can be both fairly and lawfully dismissed, so long […]