Last year, an independent report commissioned by the government put forward a range of measures to improve support for menopausal employees at work. They included appointing a Menopause Ambassador to publish a report every six months on the progress made to support...
Earl Shilton Town Council v Miller You’ve probably never heard of Earl Shiltern, a market town in rural Leicestershire. And after reading this, you’ll probably hope you never have to visit its town council, which got into trouble recently because of its staff...
There is a one-off bank holiday on Monday 8 May 2023 to celebrate King Charles’ coronation. Are your staff entitled to an extra day’s paid holiday, and can they insist on taking it on 8 May? The answer depends on the wording of your employment contracts. If your...
New legislation is set to place greater responsibility on organisations to protect employees against harassment, including sexual harassment. Employers are being urged to act in readiness, with the proposed legislation set for its third reading in February and...
Christmas is often the busiest time of the year for many businesses, so the extra support from temporary staff, ‘Christmas temps,’ around this time, is often appreciated. As an employer, however, it is important you know the rules inside out to keep you on the right...
We are delighted to share that Wollens solicitors has been officially accredited as a Great Place to Work-Certified™ organisation. Great Place to Work® is the global authority on workplace culture. Since 1992, they have surveyed over 100 million employees around the...
