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Pregnancy gives employees a distinct legal status in the workplace, and employers need to recognise and respond to this responsibly. Time off should be granted, risks properly assessed and managed, and their priority considered in any redundancy process.
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November 27, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Pregnancy gives employees a distinct legal status in the workplace, and employers need to recognise and respond to this responsibly. Time off should be granted, risks properly assessed and managed, and their priority considered in any redundancy process.
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Whistleblowing can be challenging. To help cut through the noise, here’s a practical overview of the two key whistleblowing claims in UK law - and what recent decisions mean for your organisation.
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November 20, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Whistleblowing can be challenging. To help cut through the noise, here’s a practical overview of the two key whistleblowing claims in UK law - and what recent decisions mean for your organisation.
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‘Supportive’ shouldn’t mean conflict-avoidant. And ‘responsible’ doesn’t mean uncaring. As Sir Charlie Mayfield says “Life is full of setbacks - it is just life and happens to us all and we have a responsibility to work through them”.
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November 13, 2025 at 11:50 AM
‘Supportive’ shouldn’t mean conflict-avoidant. And ‘responsible’ doesn’t mean uncaring. As Sir Charlie Mayfield says “Life is full of setbacks - it is just life and happens to us all and we have a responsibility to work through them”.
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By balancing safety, fairness, and legal compliance, HR professionals can manage drugs and alcohol issues with confidence – while ensuring dignity and support for those affected.
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November 10, 2025 at 10:22 AM
By balancing safety, fairness, and legal compliance, HR professionals can manage drugs and alcohol issues with confidence – while ensuring dignity and support for those affected.
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With the right adjustments and inclusive culture, employers can unlock the potential of neurodivergent individuals and avoid the legal risks of getting it wrong.
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October 30, 2025 at 11:37 AM
With the right adjustments and inclusive culture, employers can unlock the potential of neurodivergent individuals and avoid the legal risks of getting it wrong.
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The reputational impact of ‘naming and shaming’, and the financial impact of a finding of non-compliance, should not be underestimated. Against this backdrop, here is a ‘back to basics’ guide to NMW:
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October 23, 2025 at 3:28 PM
The reputational impact of ‘naming and shaming’, and the financial impact of a finding of non-compliance, should not be underestimated. Against this backdrop, here is a ‘back to basics’ guide to NMW:
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This last week (9th-15th October) marked Baby Loss Awareness Week in the UK. The theme for this year was ‘Together, we care’ with a focus on finding time to care for each other, as part of a community of people affected by all forms of pregnancy and baby loss.
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October 16, 2025 at 1:07 PM
This last week (9th-15th October) marked Baby Loss Awareness Week in the UK. The theme for this year was ‘Together, we care’ with a focus on finding time to care for each other, as part of a community of people affected by all forms of pregnancy and baby loss.
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What happens if someone is treated differently at work because of the way they speak – specifically, their accent?
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October 9, 2025 at 10:41 AM
What happens if someone is treated differently at work because of the way they speak – specifically, their accent?
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Probationary periods remain a practical tool for managing early performance and conduct, but HR must use them carefully – and be ready to adapt once the new rules arrive.
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Top tips for Probationary Periods
A probationary period is a trial phase at the start of a new employment relationship, during which both the employer and the employee assess the suitability of the role. They are usually three to six ...
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October 2, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Probationary periods remain a practical tool for managing early performance and conduct, but HR must use them carefully – and be ready to adapt once the new rules arrive.
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Where the employment relationship has run its course, dismissals for SOSR are a lawful and practical option. As always, a fair process, good records, and respectful dialogue are your best protection.
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September 25, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Where the employment relationship has run its course, dismissals for SOSR are a lawful and practical option. As always, a fair process, good records, and respectful dialogue are your best protection.
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Harassment isn’t always obvious - it can happen quietly, in passing, or even with a laugh. HR’s role is to make sure workplace culture doesn’t let it slip through unnoticed.
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September 18, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Harassment isn’t always obvious - it can happen quietly, in passing, or even with a laugh. HR’s role is to make sure workplace culture doesn’t let it slip through unnoticed.
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Lone working, including homeworking, can give rise to risks which HR need to be aware of and, through continuous risk assessment, manage. HR Inner Circle members have access to various lone worker resources, including a template policy and risk assessment, in the members’ Vault.
September 11, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Lone working, including homeworking, can give rise to risks which HR need to be aware of and, through continuous risk assessment, manage. HR Inner Circle members have access to various lone worker resources, including a template policy and risk assessment, in the members’ Vault.
As if TUPE isn't complicated enough, what about when the transfer crosses borders? Perhaps a service that previously operated in-house has become the responsibility of a business operating outside of the UK.
August 14, 2025 at 3:26 PM
As if TUPE isn't complicated enough, what about when the transfer crosses borders? Perhaps a service that previously operated in-house has become the responsibility of a business operating outside of the UK.
August 8, 2025 at 9:53 AM
The recent Court of Appeal decision in HMRC v Taylor’s Services Limited considered the position in relation to travel time, where the employer was paying workers £2.50 per hour for time spent travelling from their homes to their place of work on a company minibus.
July 31, 2025 at 12:32 PM
The recent Court of Appeal decision in HMRC v Taylor’s Services Limited considered the position in relation to travel time, where the employer was paying workers £2.50 per hour for time spent travelling from their homes to their place of work on a company minibus.
The recent kiss-cam moment raises some key questions for HR. Can employers discipline employees for behaviour outside work? And when should personal privacy give way to reputational risk?
July 24, 2025 at 12:30 PM
The recent kiss-cam moment raises some key questions for HR. Can employers discipline employees for behaviour outside work? And when should personal privacy give way to reputational risk?
Gregg Wallace has been banned from working at the BBC after reports of inappropriate behaviour and sexual harassment. Let's delve into some recent cases and look at how you should handle situations where disability and misconduct come together.
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July 17, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Gregg Wallace has been banned from working at the BBC after reports of inappropriate behaviour and sexual harassment. Let's delve into some recent cases and look at how you should handle situations where disability and misconduct come together.
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As has been widely reported, a flurry of government-backed amendments to the Employment Rights Bill were published overnight. We've summarised the main changes below.
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July 10, 2025 at 10:56 AM
As has been widely reported, a flurry of government-backed amendments to the Employment Rights Bill were published overnight. We've summarised the main changes below.
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Pride Month is a celebration – but it’s also a call to action. 🏳️🌈 🏳️⚧️
June 27, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Pride Month is a celebration – but it’s also a call to action. 🏳️🌈 🏳️⚧️
From an employer’s perspective, encouraging cycling to work can demonstrates a clear business focus on sustainability. Cycling is also shown to have strong wellbeing benefits.
June 13, 2025 at 9:40 AM
From an employer’s perspective, encouraging cycling to work can demonstrates a clear business focus on sustainability. Cycling is also shown to have strong wellbeing benefits.
This week is Volunteers’ Week in the UK, an annual campaign to celebrate and recognise the contributions of volunteers.
June 5, 2025 at 12:16 PM
This week is Volunteers’ Week in the UK, an annual campaign to celebrate and recognise the contributions of volunteers.
What should you do when an employee, whilst conceding that they've committed an act of misconduct, alleges that it was caused by a disability? Here are our top tips on how best to handle the process and make it fair for all parties.
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May 29, 2025 at 11:37 AM
What should you do when an employee, whilst conceding that they've committed an act of misconduct, alleges that it was caused by a disability? Here are our top tips on how best to handle the process and make it fair for all parties.
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Getting notice periods and pay right isn’t just a contractual formality, it’s a key part of risk management in HR. From PILON clauses to sickness absence and fixed-term contracts, the details matter.
May 22, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Getting notice periods and pay right isn’t just a contractual formality, it’s a key part of risk management in HR. From PILON clauses to sickness absence and fixed-term contracts, the details matter.
This week is Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK. Whilst this is an opportunity for employers to pause and think about how they can support their employees’ wellbeing at work, it's also important to acknowledge that we should be prioritising mental health not just this week, but all the time.
May 15, 2025 at 12:59 PM
This week is Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK. Whilst this is an opportunity for employers to pause and think about how they can support their employees’ wellbeing at work, it's also important to acknowledge that we should be prioritising mental health not just this week, but all the time.
When an employee is on maternity leave, their contract of employment continues and they remain entitled to most of their usual benefits.
May 8, 2025 at 10:35 AM
When an employee is on maternity leave, their contract of employment continues and they remain entitled to most of their usual benefits.