Employee Relations
The hidden gender gap in bereavement admin
Clare Dodd, UK general manager at Empathy, discusses why bereavement policies in the workplace cannot be one-size-fits-all.
Workplace Policies
News
Inflexible work hours linked to poorer physical health for workers, research finds
The University of Manchester found jobs where staff could not attend healthcare appointments during normal hours were linked to poorer health.
News
Public sector unprepared for Employment Rights Bill changes, says expert
A last-minute change to the Employment Rights Bill could worsen the public sector’s lack of readiness, according to Kam Singh, director of law at Invicta Law.
News
Harper James welcomes proposed Government bereavement leave changes
Claire Cole, senior solicitor in Harper James' employment team, said: “It is a very welcome step towards recognising the reality of loss in the workplace."
Health & Wellbeing
Ignoring workplace safety rules puts jobs at risk, expert warns
Josh McNicholas from Evalu-8 EHS said: “Making sure all employees are familiar with health and safety rules, and have access to reporting tools, is essential.”
Employee Relations
Employers must act now to prepare for new bereavement leave rules, says expert
Helen Dyke, senior employment solicitor at Harper James, said: "These changes will inevitably create new obligations and challenges for employers."
News
Asda staff receive major enhancements to family leave benefits
Hourly paid staff will now receive 26 weeks of paid maternity or adoption leave, up from 12 weeks.
Employee Relations
BTTJ urges employers to focus on employment law basics over speculation on changes
Kerry Hudson said: “Rather than reacting to headlines, employers should see this as an opportunity to strengthen their foundations.”
News
CSP calls for the protection of linguistic rights for multilingual workers
CSP has also called for the recognition of multilingual skills in job evaluations and skills frameworks.
News
JLR extends paid parental leave to 64 weeks for employees
Luxury automaker JLR has expanded its family-friendly policies to include 52 weeks of fully paid leave for adoption and surrogacy, plus 12 additional weeks for neonatal care.