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Do I have to give people the day off on 8th May 2023?
The Prime Minister has announced that the 8th of May 2023 will be a Bank Holiday in the UK to mark King Charles |||'s coronation. Rishi...

What is Neonatal Care Leave?
The UK government has introduced the Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023, set to take effect on 6 April 2025. Representing a...
Trish Attah
Apr 23 min read
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Changes to the Employment Rights Bill, what you need to know!
We got our first view of the Employment Rights Bill back in October 2024, but we've recently seen an ammedment to the originally proposed...
Trish Attah
Dec 1, 20243 min read
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Top Five Takeaways from The Autumn Budget 2024: What you need to know
The Autumn budget has been published, and there's a few things from an HR perspective that it's useful for people and business to know....
Trish Attah
Nov 9, 20243 min read
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The Employment Rights Bill: What you need to know!
The Employment Rights Bill represents some of the biggest changes we've seen in Employment Law for quite some time. Introduced to...
Trish Attah
Oct 16, 20246 min read
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Understanding the New Workers Protection Act: What You Need to Know
The Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 comes into force in October 2024 and places new duties and...
Trish Attah
Oct 4, 20243 min read
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Employment Law Changes- What will change with the 2024 Election?
The UK Election is almost upon us, so here's a round up of how employment law could change under any of the new parties, and the existing...
Trish Attah
Jul 4, 20244 min read
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Celebrating Pride: Why Pride is important every month
Pride Month, celebrated in June in the UK, is a vital time for the LGBTQIA+ community and their allies to honour the struggle for...
Trish Attah
Jun 1, 20243 min read
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Let's talk more about mental at work, 5 ways organisations can make mental health a priority
We don't talk enough about mental health, it touches everyone in different ways and has a profound impact on people personally and...
Trish Attah
May 16, 20245 min read
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Understanding Carer's Leave: What You Need to Know about the New Legal Rules
The new Carer's Leave Act 2023 comes into force on 6th April 2024, this blog provides more information about what the new Act means for...
Trish Attah
Apr 4, 20243 min read
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New Flexible Working Laws: What you need to know
As of April 2024 the way employees can request flexible working is changing. The Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023 will...
Trish Attah
Mar 2, 20243 min read
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Preparing for Paternity Leave Changes: A Guide to What You Need to Know in April 2024
The new Paternity Leave Amendment Regulations 2024 will come into effect from April 2024. This blog covers what the changes are and how...
Trish Attah
Jan 13, 20242 min read
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Upcoming UK Employment Law Changes in 2024
2024 will bring some interesting Employment Law changes, check out our rundown of the top four to look out for as either an employee or...
Trish Attah
Dec 28, 20234 min read
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Can employees covertly record formal meetings in the workplace?
Generally speaking, employees in the UK are not permitted to record formal meetings, such as grievance or disciplinary meetings, but...
Trish Attah
Dec 14, 20233 min read
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What is the Police, Crime and Sentencing Act 2022- What does the new Act mean for employers?
The new Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 came into force on 28th October 2023. The new Act brings some changes that it's...
Trish Attah
Nov 30, 20234 min read
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New National Minimum Wage Rates Announced for 2024
On 21st November 2023, the new National Minimum Wage rates were announced which will come into effect from April 2024. These changes...
Trish Attah
Nov 22, 20233 min read
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New UK Pension Changes- Jeremy Hunt to offer UK workers a 'pot for life' with new pension reforms
Jeremy Hunt will soon be announcing some big changes to the way we manage pensions in the UK, have a read of this quick blog for more...
Trish Attah
Nov 21, 20233 min read
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UK National Minimum wage for 2024 hinted at by the Government
The Chancellor has recently announced that as of April 2024 the National Minimum wage for over 23's in the UK will be at least £11 per...
Trish Attah
Oct 4, 20233 min read
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What’s the Law on Working in Hot Weather in the UK? Know Your Rights and Responsibilities
As temperatures rise during what might be some scorching summer months, it's essential for both employers and employees in the UK to be...
Trish Attah
Aug 10, 20234 min read
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Do I have to follow recommendations made by occupational health?
In a recent tribunal case, a hospital clerk won £75k at the employment tribunal after her employer repeatedly ignored the advice provided...
Trish Attah
Aug 3, 20233 min read
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How will the new Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act impact businesses?
It feels like we've had more new legislation that we can shake a stick at recently but it's awesome to see that the new Employment...
Trish Attah
Jul 20, 20233 min read
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How will the proposed Bullying and Respect at Work Bill impact businesses?
Bullying and harassment is never ok whether inside or outside of the workplace. According to studies, approximately 1 in 4 employees...
Trish Attah
Jul 17, 20233 min read
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What is Whistleblowing?
Early in 2022, a nurse sacked for speaking out about a patient's death won a record £460,000 payout after the tribunal found that there...
Trish Attah
Jul 5, 20233 min read
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What is Wellbeing Washing?
What is well-being washing? In recent years, the focus on employee well-being has gained significant attention, with organisations...
Trish Attah
Jun 26, 20234 min read
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Pride Month- How Employers can raise awareness and promote inclusivity
As we step into the month of June, we enter a time of celebration, reflection, and solidarity with the LGBTQIA+ community worldwide....
Trish Attah
Jun 1, 20233 min read
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