HR Articles

Last Autumn, we reported on how the controversial practises of ‘quiet quitting’ and ‘loud quitting’ in the workplace were hitting the headlines. However, we have recently noticed how employee-driven learning and development tools are being used to reverse quiet quitting and loud quitting.

For Claimants wishing to bring a claim in the employment tribunal, conciliation via ACAS is a mandatory part of the process. As an employer, you may be wondering how a conciliation process can be mandatory. Mandatory for whom you may ask and also, what happens if you do not like what is being proposed in the conciliation process?

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.

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.

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.

Harassment of employees in workplaces is unfortunately all too common. We often hear stories of staff being catcalled whilst at work, or being bullied for their race or sexual orientation. The current law protects employees from this treatment from within their organisation, but not from third parties.

The Presidents of the Employment Tribunals in England and Wales and Scotland have updated the Vento bands used for calculating awards for injury to feelings in Employment Tribunal claims.

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) decision in McQueen v the General Optical Council [2023 EAT 36] will bring some comfort to employers trying to manage unacceptable conduct at work.

International Women’s Day celebrates women’s achievements and aims for a world free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination.

Couples who famously work together are broadly welcomed by most. However, it can be a logistical headache for employers, especially when it comes to the HR and legal implications if the relationship breaks down.