HR Articles

Menopause, menstrual health and menstruation are issues that affect half of the work force, and can severely affect people’s work life. This area of employment rights is swiftly gaining attention, especially as today’s female workers are retiring later and staying in employment into their later years.

ILR is a form of settlement or permanent residency, which allows non-UK nationals to live and work in the UK without any time restrictions or the need for a visa.

We previously published an article on facts an employer should know about holding personal data, so it is only fair that we also write about the other side of the coin – facts employees should know as individuals whose personal data is held by their employer.

The Immigration Skills Charge (ISC) is a levy on companies who sponsor migrant workers. This levy was imposed on 6 April 2017. The Government states that the charge has been levied to contribute towards addressing the skills gap in the local economy.

The right to request flexible working is currently available to employees with at least 26 weeks’ service and is set to be extended further under new Government reforms.

On 19 May 2023, the Carer’s Leave Bill had its third reading in the House of Lords, and upon receiving Royal Assent, will become law.

When it comes to UK immigration, understanding the intricacies of the system is vital. One significant aspect of the process revolves around Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) codes.

Personal data is any information that can be used to identify an employee. This can include for example their name, address, ethnicity, financial details, or health records.

The government has just announced that it plans to scrap the Sunset Clause, which would have revoked almost all retained EU law at sunset at the end of 2023.

The Government have released guidance on 17 April 2023 called Ethnicity Pay Reporting: guidance for employers. This guidance is intended to help employers voluntarily report and to provide a consistent approach to measuring pay differences between ethnic groups.