Why is menopause a workplace issue?

Menopause

October is ‘menopause awareness month’, and ‘world menopause day’ is on 18th October 2023. To mark this, we look at what is happening within the subject of menopause right now and what employers can do to support those going through menopause. Why is menopause a workplace issue? Menopausal women are the fastest-growing workplace demographic. That […]

Employers Update on the Bank Holiday for the King’s Coronation

Coronation Bank Holiday

On Sunday 6th November 2022, the government confirmed there will be a bank holiday in honour of the coronation of King Charles III, which is taking place on Saturday 6th May 2023. As this extra bank holiday is planned for Monday 8th May 2023, it will follow the usual Early May Bank Holiday, the Monday […]

Points to Remember over the Festive Party Season

Office Christmas Party

Vicarious Liability It is important to be mindful of this when arranging work related events, as employers still remain liable for acts of unlawful discrimination committed by employees, during these types of events.  Appropriate steps must be taken to prevent this, regardless of whether the incident occurs during the champagne reception or the after party […]

Employers Update on Bank Holiday for Queen Elizabeth II Funeral

Employers Update On Bank Holiday For Queen Elizabeth Ii Funeral

On Saturday 10th September 2022, King Charles III formally approved an order from the Government declaring Monday 19th September 2022, the day of our late Queen Elizabeth II funeral, to be a bank holiday. For some companies, this will be the 10th bank holiday this year.  For statutory purposes, there are usually a minimum of […]

HMRC Employment Allowance 2022

Hmrc Employment Allowance 2022

You can claim Employment Allowance if you are a business or charity paying employers’ Class 1 National Insurance. You can also claim if you employ a care or support worker.

Cost of Living Crisis

As our energy costs are rising and national insurance increases are on their way, employees may already be asking for wage rises with the cost of living being at an all-time high and UK inflation reaching over 5%.   As an employer, if you are considering contractual changes or offering additional benefits to your workforce, […]

Distance Aware Scheme

Distance Aware Scheme

Businesses and organisations are being asked to adopt the Distance Aware scheme to give reassurance to people wishing to wear the symbol, and to raise awareness of the scheme and what the symbol means.   What is Distance Aware? The Distance Aware is a scheme being rolled out across Scotland to prompt people to respect […]