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Government’s latest round of ‘name and shame’ reminds employers of the importance of National Minimum Wage compliance

Government’s latest round of ‘name and shame’ reminds employers of the importance of National Minimum Wage compliance

Last week the Government published the names of almost 500 employers who failed to pay the national minimum wage (NMW). High profile inclusions in the…

‘Together, we care’ – Reflections on Baby Loss Awareness Week 2025

‘Together, we care’ – Reflections on Baby Loss Awareness Week 2025

This last week (9th-15th October) marked Baby Loss Awareness Week in the UK. The theme for this year was 'Together, we care' with a focus on…

Fair or Flawed? Making Performance Appraisals Legally Defensible

Fair or Flawed? Making Performance Appraisals Legally Defensible

Performance appraisals are meant to motivate, develop and reward - but when things go wrong, they can quickly become Exhibit A in a tribunal bundle.…

Accent discrimination at work: what the law does and doesn’t cover

Accent discrimination at work: what the law does and doesn’t cover

Under the Equality Act 2010, UK workers are protected from discrimination at work if it relates to one of nine protected characteristics: age, sex, sexual…

Top tips for Probationary Periods

Top tips for Probationary Periods

A probationary period is a trial phase at the start of a new employment relationship, during which both the employer and the employee assess the suitability…

When working relationships break down: how to dismiss fairly for SOSR

When working relationships break down: how to dismiss fairly for SOSR

If you're an HR professional, chances are you've encountered a situation where a working relationship just isn’t working anymore. Maybe communication has collapsed. Maybe trust…