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…

A summary of the HR and H&S updates issued in September 2020. HR Updates Amber alerts Is sending a birthday card ageist? Ostracised DWP trainee awarded nearly £400,000 Green alerts Belief discrimination: ethical veganism H&S Updates Red alerts Car business owner sentenced for breaching H&S law by putting employees in danger Scottish Water authority fined…

A summary of the HR and H&S updates issued in August 2020. HR Updates Amber alerts Mental health charity unfair dismissal Relationships at work: Marital discrimination No further IR35 delay H&S Updates Amber alerts Too hot to work? Stand by your desks, it’s time for an inspection!

A summary of the HR and H&S updates issued in July 2020. HR Updates Red alerts Work-life after lockdown

A summary of the HR and H&S updates issued in June 2020. HR Updates Red alerts Remote right to work checks Coronavirus and holiday carry-over Coronavirus and statutory sick pay (SSP) Amber alerts Points-based immigration system