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
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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
Neurodiversity in the Workplace: From Awareness to Action
This week is Neurodiversity Celebration Week, a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences. Neurodiversity is an increasingly important topic in the workplace, yet many organisations still
‘Accelerate Action’: How HR can effectively embrace the theme for International Women’s Day 2025
International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025 is celebrated this Saturday, 8th March. Every year, IWD picks a theme for the day. For 2025, the theme is ‘Accelerate Action’ chosen, according to
Lessons from the Andrew Gwynne WhatsApp Scandal: managing employee conduct on social media
The recent controversy surrounding Labour MP Andrew Gwynne, who was sacked as a Health Minister after being implicated in a WhatsApp group where inappropriate comments were made, serves as a