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April 2024 Changes – round-up!!
Key Changes in Employment Rights Effective April 2024 Navigating Employment Law Changes in April 2024: A Comprehensive Overview April 2024 heralds significant shifts in employment
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Commencement of Flexible Working
Following up on our earlier blog post, we want to remind you about the recent updates regarding flexible working arrangements. These changes officially took effect
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Understanding the Carers Leave Act 2023
Update New Carers Leave Act 2023 in force from the 6th April 2024
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New Guidance for Employers: Menopause Support in the Workplace
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has recently released comprehensive guidance concerning menopause in the workplace, outlining both the support options available and the
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Important Update on Paternity Leave Regulations coming soon!
Dear School Leaders and Business Managers, We are pleased to provide a crucial update regarding the recent developments in paternity leave regulations, which will have
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Support for Staff this Christmas 2023 🎄❄️🎁⛄🌨️💳🦃❄️🎄
As we approach the festive season, it’s essential to acknowledge the array of emotions that accompany this time of year. Many staff members might feel
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The Maternity Leave, Adoption Leave, and Shared Parental Leave (Amendment) Regulations 2024 update
The Maternity Leave, Adoption Leave, and Shared Parental Leave (Amendment) Regulations 2024, officially presented to Parliament (11th December 2023), signify an extension of the special
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Breaking news on the legislative front! The recently unveiled Flexible Working (Amendment) Regulations 2023 are now under parliamentary scrutiny.
The game-changing amendment? No more waiting for 26 weeks to request flexible working – it’s soon to become a Day One entitlement. Effective April 6,
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Unlock Your Leadership Potential: Empowering Educational Leaders with Momentum Coaching (& Now For You Program)
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Education
**Update** School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document is 2023 published!!
The 2023 School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document (STPCD) has now been published. It comes in to force on 3 November 2023 when it will
Health and Wellbeing
“Fit Note Updates: Streamlined Processes for Employers and Employees”
Summary of New Changes: In this blog article, we’ll explore the recent changes in the Statement of Fitness for Work, commonly known as the “fit
Education
Bywater Kent 2023_2024 Training Offer!!!
Calendar of Learning and Development Events from September 2023 to March 2024 Bywater Kent Support Services Ltd, offer an extensive range of training, available both
Education
Flexible Working …… changes are coming!
The world of work is constantly evolving, and flexibility has become a key consideration for employers in the UK. Historically, formal flexible working arrangements were
Education
Overview of Recent Changes in Ofsted’s Inspection Handbook and Inspection Process for the New Academic Year
As schools welcome back pupils and teachers for the start of a new academic year, it’s crucial to stay informed about the substantial revisions introduced
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Managing Employee Absence in the Face of the current Flight Disruptions
Introduction: The recent disruptions in air travel due to air traffic control issues have left many employers grappling with the challenge of managing employee absence
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Promoting Mental Health at Work: The Significance of Reasonable Adjustments
Mental health conditions are also one of the leading causes of absence, with over 12% of employees taking days off as a result. The cost
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Menopause in the Workplace
Why is menopause a workplace issue? There are very good reasons why employers should treat menopause as an important occupational health and people management issue.
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Navigating the New Data Protection Bill: Key Considerations for Schools
New Data Protection Bill
Human Resources
Strike Action
The current state of play? The National Education Union (NEU) has voted to reject the DfE’s latest pay offer for teachers. New strike days for NEU member
Health and Wellbeing
Mental Health : Supporting Staff
Mental health issues can have a significant impact on staff members and their ability to work. As an employer, it is your responsibility to ensure
finance
NJC Pay Update 2023
The latest National Joint Council (NJC) pay update for April 2023 has been released, marking an important milestone for the unions involved. UNISON, GMB and
Human Resources
Protected conversations & without prejudice conversations – the differences
The notion of “protected conversations” and “without prejudice conversations” share the same purpose of fostering open communication between employers and employees in specific scenarios, without
finance
Statutory Rate Changes 2023-2024
The UK government has confirmed the dates and figures for the upcoming statutory rate changes in 2023-2024. These changes will affect maternity, paternity, adoption, shared
Human Resources
Understanding the Proposed Worker Protection Bill: Impact on Employers and Potential Legislative Changes
As the landscape of employment law continues to evolve, it’s important for employers to stay informed about potential changes that could impact their businesses. One
