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On 20 July 2023, the Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Bill received Royal Assent. This will result in several changes to the current flexible working regime through the Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023:
On 18 September 2023, the Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Act received Royal Assent. Due to come into force in around a year’s time, the Act will amend the Employment Rights Act 1996 to give certain workers, agency workers and employees a new statutory right to request a predictable work pattern if they meet the following criteria:
It is important that all stages of recruitment are carried out in a fair and non-discriminatory manner. This video presents some of the legal issues to consider when preparing and asking questions at the interview stage of a recruitment process.
A good culture within the workplace produces a variety of benefits which are seen by both the company and the employee. Organisations are continually striving to improve their workplace culture and individuals consider culture as a key factor in determining their next role. This article looks at the importance of a good culture within the workplace for employers and some tips on how to improve it.
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The case this month is…. Miss Clare Jackson v The University Hospitals of North Midlands July 2023. An Employment Appeal Tribunal decision on the termination of Miss Jackson’s employment.
Jones Chase’s A-Z of Employment Law Series A settlement agreement is a legally binding contract that is made between an
This video is asking some of the factors you need to take in to account in a Bring Your Whole Self to Work policy and ends with a list of 5 pros and 5 cons of such a policy/ethos.
The case this month is…. Mrs K Higgs v Farmors School, 16 June 2023.
It is being rolled out in multiple workplaces for various different functions, and the benefits are evident. That being said, there are risks involved that companies should be aware of:
