Do employees need to be vaccinated? They should be. Employers are facing increased pressure to ensure that all employees are vaccinated, to protect the health and safety of their employees, patients, and visitors to a practice. It has also recently been reported that one vaccine, in particular, helps to reduce onward transmission which would assist…

A summary of the HR and H&S updates issued in January 2021. HR Updates Red alerts Self-isolation: Fixed penalty notice for employers National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage rates – 1st April 2021 Amber alerts Acas Early Conciliation

A summary of the HR and H&S updates issued in December 2020. HR Updates Amber alerts Unfair dismissal – Damage to employer’s reputation Definition of disability Domestic abuse during COVID-19 pandemic H&S Updates Amber alerts Updated guidance on workplace ventilation and air conditioning

A summary of the HR and H&S updates issued in November 2020. HR Updates Amber alerts The exception, not the rule Undertaking regarding severance package considered a reasonable adjustment H&S Updates Amber alerts National restrictions from 5th November 2020 Company and director fined after incident leaves worker paralysed

A summary of the HR and H&S updates issued in October 2020. HR Updates Red alerts Scotland: New legislation requiring masks to be worn in communal areas of the workplace Amber alerts Discrimination ‘arising from’ a disability REMINDER – Right to work checks and new points-based immigration system Gender-fluid and non-binary individuals protected under Equality…

It’s that time of the year again when I try and get a little HR CPD in by reading some articles or journals and taking my head out of the other elements of practice life. And unsurprisingly the HR world is also being dominated by COVID at the moment. So, here’s a little summary of…

Important information The information provided here is intended as introductory guidance only and should not be regarded as either legal advice, or complete for an employer’s particular circumstance. When considering whether to use a settlement agreement, it is recommended that legal advice is sought. Importantly, employees must have their own independent legal advice as a…