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Do I have to give people the day off on 8th May 2023?
The Prime Minister has announced that the 8th of May 2023 will be a Bank Holiday in the UK to mark King Charles |||'s coronation. Rishi...



Employment Law Changes- What will change with the 2024 Election?
The UK Election is almost upon us, so here's a round up of how employment law could change under any of the new parties, and the existing...
Trish Attah
Jul 4, 20244 min read


Celebrating Pride: Why Pride is important every month
Pride Month, celebrated in June in the UK, is a vital time for the LGBTQIA+ community and their allies to honour the struggle for...
Trish Attah
Jun 1, 20243 min read


Let's talk more about mental at work, 5 ways organisations can make mental health a priority
We don't talk enough about mental health, it touches everyone in different ways and has a profound impact on people personally and...
Trish Attah
May 16, 20245 min read


Understanding Carer's Leave: What You Need to Know about the New Legal Rules
The new Carer's Leave Act 2023 comes into force on 6th April 2024, this blog provides more information about what the new Act means for...
Trish Attah
Apr 4, 20243 min read


New Flexible Working Laws: What you need to know
As of April 2024 the way employees can request flexible working is changing. The Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023 will...
Trish Attah
Mar 2, 20243 min read


Preparing for Paternity Leave Changes: A Guide to What You Need to Know in April 2024
The new Paternity Leave Amendment Regulations 2024 will come into effect from April 2024. This blog covers what the changes are and how...
Trish Attah
Jan 13, 20242 min read


Upcoming UK Employment Law Changes in 2024
2024 will bring some interesting Employment Law changes, check out our rundown of the top four to look out for as either an employee or...
Trish Attah
Dec 28, 20234 min read


Can employees covertly record formal meetings in the workplace?
Generally speaking, employees in the UK are not permitted to record formal meetings, such as grievance or disciplinary meetings, but...
Trish Attah
Dec 14, 20233 min read


What is the Police, Crime and Sentencing Act 2022- What does the new Act mean for employers?
The new Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 came into force on 28th October 2023. The new Act brings some changes that it's...
Trish Attah
Nov 30, 20234 min read


New National Minimum Wage Rates Announced for 2024
On 21st November 2023, the new National Minimum Wage rates were announced which will come into effect from April 2024. These changes...
Trish Attah
Nov 22, 20233 min read


New UK Pension Changes- Jeremy Hunt to offer UK workers a 'pot for life' with new pension reforms
Jeremy Hunt will soon be announcing some big changes to the way we manage pensions in the UK, have a read of this quick blog for more...
Trish Attah
Nov 21, 20233 min read


UK National Minimum wage for 2024 hinted at by the Government
The Chancellor has recently announced that as of April 2024 the National Minimum wage for over 23's in the UK will be at least £11 per...
Trish Attah
Oct 4, 20233 min read


What’s the Law on Working in Hot Weather in the UK? Know Your Rights and Responsibilities
As temperatures rise during what might be some scorching summer months, it's essential for both employers and employees in the UK to be...
Trish Attah
Aug 10, 20234 min read


Do I have to follow recommendations made by occupational health?
In a recent tribunal case, a hospital clerk won £75k at the employment tribunal after her employer repeatedly ignored the advice provided...
Trish Attah
Aug 3, 20233 min read


How will the new Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act impact businesses?
It feels like we've had more new legislation that we can shake a stick at recently but it's awesome to see that the new Employment...
Trish Attah
Jul 20, 20233 min read


How will the proposed Bullying and Respect at Work Bill impact businesses?
Bullying and harassment is never ok whether inside or outside of the workplace. According to studies, approximately 1 in 4 employees...
Trish Attah
Jul 17, 20233 min read


What is Whistleblowing?
Early in 2022, a nurse sacked for speaking out about a patient's death won a record £460,000 payout after the tribunal found that there...
Trish Attah
Jul 5, 20233 min read


What is Wellbeing Washing?
What is well-being washing? In recent years, the focus on employee well-being has gained significant attention, with organisations...
Trish Attah
Jun 26, 20234 min read


Pride Month- How Employers can raise awareness and promote inclusivity
As we step into the month of June, we enter a time of celebration, reflection, and solidarity with the LGBTQIA+ community worldwide. Whilst we firmly believe that we should celebrate diversity everyday, Pride Month is a significant occasion that honours the diversity and achievements of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer individuals. In this blog, we will explore the importance of Pride Month and how companies can actively support and empower their LGBTQIA+ emplo
Trish Attah
Jun 1, 20233 min read


Should Putting Salaries on Job Adverts Be a Legal Requirement?
As a job seeker and an HR professional, one of the things I find the most frustrating is employers not putting salary ranges on their job...
Trish Attah
May 21, 20233 min read


Mental Health- Breaking the stigma for Business Owners, our 5 top tips to positive mental health
The 17th of May 2023- 21st of May 2023 is Mental Health Awareness week. This year the focus is on highlighting anxiety but obviously, the...
Trish Attah
May 16, 20235 min read


Why are company values important?
If I asked you to honestly answer the question, what are your company values, what would you say? Are they all in your head? Do you just...
Trish Attah
Apr 30, 20235 min read


What is Quiet Hiring?
It's happened again, we've got more HR buzzwords to reinvent stuff that already happens (sigh) but, for those of you who are interested,...
Trish Attah
Apr 25, 20234 min read


9 Reasons why Start-Ups should invest in HR early
You've had an awesome idea and it's starting to come to life. There are a million things to think about and odds are the last thing...
Trish Attah
Apr 15, 20234 min read
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