What is Gaslighting and how can you deal with it in your workplace?
What is Gaslighting and how can you deal with it in your workplace? In this article, we look at gaslighting in the workplace, what it is, how to spot when an Employee is being gaslit, and the steps you should take when allegations arise. What is ‘Gaslighting’? Gaslighting is a form of psychological manipulation […]
How can we help you with your restructures
As we continue to weather the economic turbulence, we note that many more businesses are restructuring, and downsizing and many are entering insolvency. We work with all sizes of businesses and in all sectors, we manage and navigate this complex area and ensure that legal compliance is achieved, following the correct process is crucial, we […]
The Gilt Pension Crisis: A Brief Summary
You may have heard news lately that pension funds have been put at risk by the government’s ‘mini-budget’ a few weeks ago. Whilst there has been some fear about the stability of pension funds and it is really a matter for Independent Financial Advisors (IFA), Wealth Management Advisors/Companies and of course pension providers, we understand […]
University of Dundee v Mr Prasun Chakraborty: A Study in Client Privilege
In a recent case passing through the Employment Appeal Tribunal, University of Dundee v Mr Prasun Chakraborty, a question regarding the management of cases undergoing tribunals and legal advice came up when the Claimant requested an unrevised version of a document filed with the courts. The Appellant claimed the document was subject to “legal advice […]
A Primer on Unions
Tomorrow, the Enough is Enough campaign will take part in their Day of Action. Enough is Enough was founded in large part by unions, particularly the Communications Worker Union (CWU), The National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT), and the Association of Community organisations for Reform Now (ACORN), along with Members of Parliament […]
Coronavirus Holidays, The Mini-Budget, and EU Legislation
This week has been busy with news regarding employment law! As a result, this news piece contains not one but three extremely important changes you need to be aware of in the coming weeks. Changes to the Coronavirus Holiday Amendments The Working Time (Coronavirus) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 were introduced as part of a packet of […]
Right to Work Checks Post-COVID
During the COVID-19 pandemic, reducing the amount that employers and employees needed to share space and surfaces was key to tackling the impact of the pandemic. Whilst the coronavirus hasn’t gone yet, the government has decided it no longer needs to enforce the last of the preventative measures and is slowly working to sunset those […]
State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II & Bank Holiday
Many employers are asking whether their employees are entitled to take time off for the additional national Bank Holiday for the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II which has been announced by the Government for Monday 19 September 2022. More information can be found via the below link: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/bank-holiday-announced-for-her-majesty-queen-elizabeth-iis-state-funeral-on-monday-19-september This bank holiday will mean that […]
Hire the HR and You Ltd Business Hub Meeting Room
If you are looking for your next venue then why not choose us for your next hire at the HR and You Ltd Business Hub Meeting Room Are you looking for a meeting room in Greater Manchester or the Bolton area? Why not host your next meeting at the HR and You Ltd Business […]
What are Redundancies and Dismissals?
If you own a business or work in HR, then at some stage you are likely to end up in the unfortunate position where you need to let go of an Employee, or even in multiples. Whether they need to go due to an issue with their behaviour or abilities or because you are in […]