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 Changes are afoot

 Changes are afoot

 Changes are afoot - post termination restrictions and Brexit.Ok so not the most exciting content but necessary just the same. Post-termination restrictions The first proposed change I wanted to tell you about is that the Government are saying that they intend to...

Money, Money, Money

Money, Money, Money

Money, Money, Money ...Thank you Abba It's not a very happy Monday really as it's cold and grey outside but here I am, bringing a little ray of sunshine to your life by reminding you all about the statutory rate increases from next month. I know, I know.. I'm the...

GPs could be told to issue fewer sick notes

GPs could be told to issue fewer sick notes

It’s been reported by The Telegraph that GPs could be told to issue fewer sick notes under government plans to boost Britain’s economy. Currently, an idea that could be considered as part of the spring budget in March, if implemented, it could see the Treasury and the...

Baby it’s cold outside…

Baby it’s cold outside…

Baby it's cold outside...but at least you don't have to worry about your staff working from home. Or do you? Yes, it's absolutely freezing isn't it?While you know you've got a duty of care towards your employees in the office or workplace (did you know that there's a...

Flexible working requests- changes afoot.

Flexible working requests- changes afoot.

This wintery morning I thought I'd give you a heads-up on flexible working requests- there are big changes afoot. The Government has published its response to a consultation on updating flexible working laws and there are some key points to note.Currently, flexible...

Money talks – minimum wage updates 2023

Money talks – minimum wage updates 2023

As if the Autumn budget announcements yesterday weren't enough to send you running for the gin (other tipples are available), we have more news. This time, it's the fact that the new minimum wage rates have been announced - money definitely talks.Without further ado,...

Increases to the Real Living Wage – 2023

Increases to the Real Living Wage – 2023

The real Living Wage for 2023 has increased by a whopping 10.1%.For the UK, it's increasing to £10.90/hour and for London it's £11.95. What is this real Living Wage? The real Living Wage is an hourly rate of pay set independently and updated annually (not the UK...

 Changes are afoot

Employment rights – part 2

Last time I looked at day 1 rights and now I am going to look at employment rights - part 2 - the return... what you become entitled to after longer service. This is definitely not a complete list but instead a little snippet of some of the main points – please ask if...

Employment law updates July 2022

Employment law updates July 2022

2 new employment law updates from July 2022 – 1st one is a change to sick notes.Previously known as a sick note it is now called a fit note and needs to be provided if an employee has been off sick for more than 7 days including weekends/non working days. The fit note...

Employment rights – day 1

Employment rights – day 1

Let’s talk about employment rights. A weighty subject indeed and when I started reading I thought it would be a nice easy post but boy was I mistaken. It’s a minefield so this may turn into an introduction rather than an in depth study. So from day 1 employees...