
Forthcoming changes to Tips and Gratuities: What you need to know
The UK hospitality and arts sectors are bracing for significant legislative changes regarding tips and gratuities, set to take effect from 1 October 2024.

Navigating HR processes for employees with hidden disabilities
Employers are well versed on their obligations to provide an inclusive and supportive workplace for disabled employees. But not all disabilities are visible and recent tribunal cases have...

Carers Week – 10-16 June 2024
We look at how the increase in the number of carers is impacting employers and consider, alongside the statutory Carers Leave, what organisations can do to support those staff who have caring responsibilities.
The theme of the annual campaign…

Men’s Health – play your part as an employer
As International Men's Health Week approaches from 10-16 June we thought it would be a good time to consider how you can support this global initiative of increasing awareness of male health issues.

Mental Health Awareness Week – how to prioritise mental health at work for employees
Mental Health Awareness Week, which runs from 13-19 May, is an ideal time to think about mental health, tackle stigma, and find out how we can create a workplace that prevents mental health problems from developing and protects our employees'…

Navigating employee privacy – lessons from Kate Middleton’s recent health announcement
The announcement earlier this month that the Princess of Wales was undergoing treatment for cancer reignited discussions about the delicate balance between an individual's right to privacy and the public's interest in their personal affairs.…

Should Menopause be a ‘protected characteristic’ under The Equality Act 2010?
You may have seen some debate in the news about whether Menopause should be considered a disability. In this article, we provide a summary of the guidance that started the recent debate, consider the pros and cons of this approach and look…

Stress awareness – how can managers support employees?
April is stress awareness month and this year's theme is 'little by little', which aims to highlight the impact of small positive actions on overall wellbeing. We consider the impact stress can have, how to be alert to it and what managers…

Changes to flexible working coming in April 2024 – what employers need to know
On 6 April 2024, the widely discussed changes to flexible working will come into force, when the Flexible Working (Amendment) Regulations 2023 take effect. Here's what those changes are, what they mean for employers and what needs to be considered…
