National Insurance Increase: What It Means for your Business

National Insurance Increase: What It Means for your Business

With the government set to implement an increase in National Insurance (NI) contributions, many businesses are evaluating the potential financial impact. With increasing employer costs, this change could influence employee pay increases or even people structure,...
INTRODUCING NEONATAL LEAVE: COMING 6 APRIL 2025

INTRODUCING NEONATAL LEAVE: COMING 6 APRIL 2025

There are upcoming changes to family-related leave that will come into effect from 6 April 2025. These changes introduce additional leave and pay entitlements for eligible employees whose babies require neonatal care. What’s changing? From 6 April 2025, eligible...
BBC PANORAMA: SHOULD WE STILL BE WORKING FROM HOME? 

BBC PANORAMA: SHOULD WE STILL BE WORKING FROM HOME? 

The debate around remote working and working from home has resurfaced recently as some companies ask employees to return to the office full-time. This shift raises critical questions about productivity, employee well-being, and the future of work itself.  A recent...
Worker Protection (Amendment of equALITY act 2010) Act 2023

Worker Protection (Amendment of equALITY act 2010) Act 2023

As of 26 October 2024, amendments to the Equality Act 2010 will take effect, introducing a stricter duty for employers to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. The revised law emphasises a proactive, rather than reactive, approach, requiring employers to take...
Labour Manifesto: What it means for employers

Labour Manifesto: What it means for employers

The Labour Party Manifesto proposes significant changes to employment law, detailed further in their updated paper, “Labour’s Plan to Make Work Pay.” They have committed to swiftly implement these reforms, outlining a 100-day plan to do so should...