Tag Archives: Law

COVID19 | Returning back to work HR FAQs   As businesses start to re-open, businesses will be faced with staffing issues.   Returning to work is likely to be ramped up as guidance changes. The current guidance is still that those who can work from home should continue to do so & those who can’t… Continue reading →

We’re here to help | Free Workplace Checklist and Action Plan  We appreciate this is a very difficult time for every business in the UK. We are determined to help as many businesses and their employees as possible. That is why we have prepared all of the ways we have been helping our clients and how you can… Continue reading →

The Good Work Plan In April every year, there are usually changes to statutory rates of maternity pay, sick pay and adoption pay. However, this April, there will be a number of changes which will have a significant impact on employers and employees.   Change to Contracts of Employment A major change will extend the… Continue reading →

When is a “belief” a belief?   The Equality Act 2010 was brought into force on 24 January 2010 – happy anniversary!   One of the most important parts of the legislation was to create ‘protected characteristics’, i.e. traits or characteristics which are protected from discrimination. These characteristics are:-   Age Disability Gender reassignment Marriage… Continue reading →

HPC Law Update: Tribunal Claimants Beware!   Since the abolition of Tribunal fees for bringing a claim against an employer or former employer, the Tribunal have seen steady increases in the number of claims being brought. To some extent this is no surprise.   Even if a Claimant ultimately loses their claim, it is very… Continue reading →