Gender identity issues in the workplace
Gender identity is a divisive issue with strong and polarised views on each side of the debate, as can be seen from the UK government’s recent blocking of the Gender
Gender identity is a divisive issue with strong and polarised views on each side of the debate, as can be seen from the UK government’s recent blocking of the Gender
Each year the third Monday of January is named “Blue Monday”, the day when people can be feeling at their lowest. This can happen for many reasons, but often the
With employees due to be given the right to request flexible working from the moment they start a job, businesses need to start implementing fair and consistent policies and procedures
With employers looking to help staff during the cost of living crisis, many are considering giving discretionary bonuses as a way of providing extra money and that much-needed support. The
Requests from employees to work abroad (or ‘workcations’ as they’re becoming popularly known as) have risen significantly since the end of the pandemic, with many seeking to utilise their newfound
Here we take a quick look at some key employment case law decisions from recent months. The post Employment case law update | Autumn 2022 appeared first on Shakespeare Martineau.
In March 2020, the Government responded to a consultation on neonatal care and leave, proposing the introduction of statutory neonatal leave and pay for up to 12 weeks for parents
On 22 September 2022, the government announced the introduction of the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill 2022. The bill impacts 2,400 pieces of retained EU law which span
Following the death of the Queen, a last minute bank holiday was announced for the day of her funeral on 19 September. This was the second additional bank holiday this
On 22 September 2022, the government announced the introduction of the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill 2022. The bill impacts 2,400 pieces of retained EU law which span
With wages failing to keep up with the rise of inflation, and a recession likely on the way, the UK is facing a cost of living crisis. The post How
For a dismissal to be fair, the reason (or main reason) for the dismissal must be one of the potentially fair reasons under section 98 of the Employment Rights Act