New Parental Bereavement Bill

New Parental Bereavement Bill

There is currently no legal obligation for employers to allow parents paid time off to grieve after losing a child.  Many employers do provide paid time off and are flexible in their approach, however the length of time offered varies significantly between employers. (more…)

Employment Tribunal Fees Abolished

Employment Tribunal Fees Abolished

From today (26th July 2017), employees will no longer have to pay a fee to bring an Employment Tribunal claim.  (more…)

How long is long enough?  Dismissing an absent employee

How long is long enough? Dismissing an absent employee

Ms O’Brien’s ordeal began in 2011 when she was assaulted by a pupil at Bolton St Catherine’s Academy (more…)

Your legal update for April 2017

Your legal update for April 2017

The run-up to April is typically a busy time of year for HR professionals, with new employment legislation due to come into force.  2017 is no exception, (more…)