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The King’s Speech 2024

The King’s Speech 2024

This morning’s King’s Speech unveiled Labour’s legislative agenda for their early months in government. The speech itself briefly mentioned plans to “ban exploitative practices and…

Top Tips for Managing a Return from Maternity Leave

Top Tips for Managing a Return from Maternity Leave

Time goes quickly in the workplace. Before you know it, the employee you wished well as she headed off on maternity leave will be due…

Zero-Hours Contracts

Zero-Hours Contracts

Zero-hours contracts are double-edged. On the one hand they can provide much needed flexibility (meeting seasonal Christmas demand for Santa and his elves, for example).…

Flexible Working Regulations

Flexible Working Regulations

As of 6 April 2024 all employees, regardless of their length of service, have the right to request flexible working. The Flexible Working (Amendment) Regulations…

Holiday Pay for Variable Hours Workers

Holiday Pay for Variable Hours Workers

The Government has created an entirely new system of holiday accrual and holiday pay for part-year and irregular hours workers. Their holiday rights will no…

Navigating Protected Beliefs in the Workplace

Navigating Protected Beliefs in the Workplace

The line between expressing a protected belief and objectionable conduct can be thin. HR professionals play a vital role in ensuring that the workplace remains…