Ramadan – considerations for employers
The Muslim holy month of Ramadan began last week and will last for 29 or 30 days, depending on the sighting of the crescent moon. During Ramadan, healthy adult Muslims
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The technology tug-of-war: why HR must retain control of workplace surveillance in an increasingly ‘smart’ era
Workplace surveillance is not new. Employers have long relied on tools such as CCTV, access-control systems and call monitoring to protect assets and manage conduct and performance. What has changed
Authenticity and Fairness at Work: what employers can learn from McLaren and Lando Norris
At the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix last weekend, Britain’s Lando Norris, driving for the McLaren team, was crowned world champion for the first time. The backdrop to his success was
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 of the role. They are
Lone-working in the UK: legal rules and practical tips
Over the summer, a social media video showing a fast-food employee in the US single-handedly running a fast-food outlet went viral. The video, taken by an incredulous (and impressed) customer,
The viral Kiss-Cam moment that lost a CEO his job
As you’ve no doubt seen, at a recent Coldplay concert, a kiss-cam moment between Astronomer’s married CEO (Andy Byron) and its married HR Director (Kristin Cabot) went viral – inadvertently
Wheels in Motion: why employers should embrace cycle to work schemes
Bike Week 2025, the UK’s biggest celebration of cycling, is taking place this week. Bike Week is all about showcasing how cycling can fit into everyone’s daily lives.
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Notice Periods Explained: Employer Essentials on Pay, Procedure and Pitfalls
Navigating notice periods and pay can be a legal and logistical minefield for employers. Whether you’re drafting contracts, handling resignations, or managing dismissals, understanding your obligations is key to avoiding
Redundancy Done Right: Key Consultation Pitfalls
In this unpredictable economic climate, redundancies remain an unfortunate reality for many organisations. At the heart of a fair redundancy lies proper consultation. Yet missteps in the consultation process are
Top tips for effective handling of Data Subject Access Requests
A Data Subject Access Request (DSAR) is a request made by an individual to access personal data held about them by an organisation. It can be used by workers to
The Final Whistle: Court of Appeal confirms that (with the exception of applicants for NHS posts) external job applicants don’t have whistleblowing protection
In the UK, workers have a right not to be subjected to detriment on the grounds of having made a protected whistleblowing disclosure (s47B Employment Rights Act 1996 (ERA)). The
Legal Considerations for Supporting Neurodivergent Employees
17th-23rd March marks Neurodiversity Celebration Week here in the UK. As part of these celebrations, we have dedicated this weeks’ blogs to exploring awareness of neurodivergence in the workplace. Earlier