Government is reportedly considering introducing some rules around the #righttodisconnect, most likely via a statutory code of practice. news.sky.com/story/giving-w… #HR #employmentlaw

On #GCSEresultsday2024, it’s a good time to consider whether qualifications are essential requirements when recruiting. According to research by Indeed, 67% of employers consider soft skills to be more important. mirror.co.uk/money/universi… #HR #employmentlaw #skills

The Trade Union Act 2016, which governs industrial action, is reportedly going to be repealed by the government as part of their wide proposals for workplace reform. telegraph.co.uk/politics/2024/… #HR #employmentlaw #strikelaw

You may receive a surge of holiday requests from employees with tickets to see #Oasis next year, make sure you deal with any #annualleave request fairly and in line with your annual leave policy. dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/arti… #HR #employmentlaw

Could the proposed 'right to disconnect' help prevent burnout? I shared my thoughts with Lydia Smith at Yahoo Finance Read more here: uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/work-righ… #HR #employmentlaw

The four-day week has been in the news this week, but its advantages depend on how it is rolled out, for instance, whether it is about compressing five days into four or not, as Kate Palmer FCIPD from Peninsula outlines - workingmums.co.uk/would-a-four-d…

Qualifying tips which include both employer-received and worker received tips that are subject to the employer’s control, will have to be fairly allocated to workers from 1 October 2024, 4 weeks today. gov.uk/government/new… #HR #employmentlaw #hospitality

Only 55% of employees feel that their organisation genuinely prioritises their wellbeing, according to The State of Employee Wellbeing in Workplace Report 2024, carried out by Great Place to Work® UK . uk.greatplacetowork.co.uk/workplace-well… #HR #employmentlaw #wellbeing

With schools back and the weather turning colder, it’s a good time to start thinking about #annualleave over the festive period. Many organisations have a first-come-first-serve policy, but another approach can be just as fair. employeebenefits.co.uk/how-to-take-an… #HR #employmentlaw

Tackling the root causes of people remaining out of work, such as poor physical/mental health, is on the agenda for the Labour Market Advisory Board. They will ultimately advise the Government on how to tackle economic inactivity. independent.co.uk/business/gover… #HR #employmentlaw

If you are taking on an #apprentice, off-the-job training will need to be accounted for in scheduling, and if the apprentice is a young worker (under 18) then special rules apply relating to their rest breaks. uk.news.yahoo.com/much-earn-appr… #HR #employmentlaw #apprenticeships

With just under 100 days to go until #Christmas, attention turns for many to planning social events like the Christmas party. Make sure events are inclusive for all and that you communicate expectations for conduct in advance. dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1… #HR #employmentlaw

Do you agree w/Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds that #flexibleworking helps reduce #presenteeism? Kate Palmer FCIPD discusses this, and Amazon announcing their move away from hybrid working, on BBC Breakfast tomorrow. 🌅 Tune in between 6-9:30am📺 #HR #employmentlaw #WFH

A pleasure as always to speak to Ben Boulos on BBC Breakfast this morning. This is such a hot topic, and one employers really need to stay on top of, with the #EmploymentRightsBill pending #HR #employmentlaw

It’s important employers provide proper support for employees returning to work after long-term sickness. Kate Palmer FCIPD will discuss this on BBC Radio 5 Live at 10am, following the Duchess of Cambridge’s return to work after completing chemotherapy bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/li… #HR

Latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) that the number of people who are inactive due to long-term sickness has increased by more than 650,000 since early 2020. telegraph.co.uk/business/2024/… #HR #workplacewellbeing #employmentlaw #longtermsickness

Considering changing employee terms and conditions of employment? The Code of Practice on Dismissal and Re-engagement has been in place since 18 July 2024 and will need to be followed by employers. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/… #HR #employmentlaw #fireandrehire

This International Week of Happiness at Work, it’s a good time to consider whether your employees are engaged at work, this is important to help recruit and retain them. thehrdirector.com/features/emplo… #HR #employmentlaw #happinessatwork

Great to be invited to the Creative Collaboration event at Open Eye Gallery in Liverpool with Lisa Nandy MP and University of Salford. People from across business, arts, education and sports coming together to break down barriers and open opportunities to all

For larger organisations that meet certain criteria, the deadline for publishing their annual modern slavery statement is approaching – make sure that you know what your obligations are. ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulati… #HR #employmentlaw #moderndayslavery