After years of piecemeal reform, the UK’s parental leave and pay system is set for a comprehensive review. For employers, HR teams and employees, this is a significant and welcome development.
Since the introduction of...more
It is rare for employers to receive genuinely positive news in the data protection sphere, but the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (DUAA) is a notable exception.
The DUAA aims to ease compliance burdens, introduce greater...more
2025 is set to be a demanding year for UK employers with a multitude of significant reforms on the horizon. While most Employment Rights Bill changes won’t take effect until 2026, now is the time to start preparing for the...more
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Are you a "Cat Woman"? Would you be offended if someone in the workplace referred to you as one?
Challenging gendered language in the workplace -
Language can be a tool for inclusion or a subtle (or not so subtle)...more
After a period of legislative calm, any incoming Labour Government is poised to roll out a comprehensive reform package that would almost certainly keep HR, legal and compliance teams on their toes for the foreseeable future....more
How can I support my Muslim colleagues who are fasting during Ramadan? Is it OK to ask them questions?
Working with Muslim colleagues over the years, I have been inspired by the discipline and resilience of those who fast...more
The Government publishes guidance (the Code) on the use of 'fire and rehire' tactics, where employers dismiss and rehire workers, usually on less favourable terms....more
It has been a couple of years since the pandemic restrictions have ended but many employers are still struggling to get their staff back into the workplace for their required percentage of days. This can be the case even when...more
Whatever your political persuasion, few could argue that Jacinda Ardern, the New Zealand prime minister, has been anything short of a high performer....more
At the start of the Queen’s reign in 1953, workplace discrimination was commonplace and lawful. Today, the personal characteristics of workers such as sexual orientation, religion, gender and pregnancy have statutory...more