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 law, prompting HR departments to adapt swiftly to ensure compliance and uphold employee rights. Here’s a detailed roundup and further exploration of the six key changes taking effect: 1. Flexible […]

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 legal obligations employers must adhere to under the Equality Act 2010. Authored by Baroness Kishwer Falkner, Chair of the EHRC, the guidance aims to offer practical insights into making reasonable […]

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 implications for both educational institutions and businesses. The government has officially released the draft legislation in the form of the Paternity Leave (Amendment) Regulations 2024. The key modifications introduced through […]

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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 the pressure to conform to societal expectations, from extravagant gift-giving to meeting idealised notions of a perfect holiday! Financial strain, resulting in debt, can add an extra layer of stress […]

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 protection against redundancy for employees undergoing maternity leave, adoption leave, or shared parental leave. This enactment operationalises the Protection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) Act 2023. The Maternity Leave, […]

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, 2024, this new right will be in full swing for requests made on or after that date. The Regulations remove the requirement that an employee must have 26 weeks’ service […]