The fatal stabbing of 3 children in Southport on 29th July has led to the worst unrest we have seen in the UK in over a decade. Anti-immigrant and far right unrest has erupted across the country in many cities and towns, due in no small part to...
Dean Bruce
Navigating Holiday Pay: From Calculation to Unlimited Time Off
Taking a break is crucial for maintaining a healthy work-life balance. But understanding how holiday pay works in the UK can be a bit of a maze. Let’s walk through the essentials, from calculating your entitlement to the concept of unlimited...
What’s Coming in 2024: A Sneak Peek into the Future
As we bid farewell to another year, it's natural to look ahead and wonder what lies on the horizon. Let's dive into an overview of what we can expect in 2024. From changes in legislation to improvements in employee rights, here's a glimpse of...
An Employer’s Guide to Performance Management
What do we mean by performance management? Performance Management is the means by which you attempt to maximise the value you get from each member of your team to achieve business goals. Whilst this might sound a little cold, that is ultimately...
Equality Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace (Updated For 2022)
I wrote this piece on equality, diversity and inclusion a few years ago, back when I was a student. Until then I'd only ever written academic assignments or small pieces that were essential in my professional life. But nothing like this, there was...
COVID-19 & Self Isolation Updates
As of 24th February 2022, there were some key legislative changes around COVID-19 such as the legal requirement to self-isolate being removed and no legal requirement for workers to inform their employer that they need to self-isolate, among other...
Restrictive Covenants & Post Termination Clauses
Each and every business has a wealth of information that it considers important, however some information goes beyond that and becomes almost invaluable. Whilst in employment, this type of game changing information has a level of protection due to...
Covid Vaccination Dismissal: Tribunal Case
As confidence grows that we are heading for the COVID endgame, the fact is, there are still disputes occurring in the courts around COVID and the workplace. What isn’t advised, what is and best practice is continuing to evolve with clearer pictures...