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The Queen's Speech  The Queen’s speech which took place on 21 June, set out details of legislation that the government intends to carry over into, or introduce in, the 2017-19 Parliamentary session. Employment measures include: An increase in the national...

1) Unfair workloads and disparity between employees working hours2) Gossip and rumours3) Friendship groups and cliques4) Preferential treatment for some staff5) Negative attitudes towards the company6) Salary / wage differences7) Promotions and progression8) Staff...

This statistic may surprise you, but it's clear that drugs and alcohol in the workplace is still an issue in the UK. Employers should have a clear Drugs and Alcohol policy in place and have support available for their employees if they do have an issue with...

Businesses sometimes need employees to work more than their normal hours in order to meet the needs of the business but can you ask an employee to work more hours without paying them? In practice, you can, however, there are a few things you need to bear in mind: The...

Last week the supreme court made a landmark decision about tribunal fees - they have been removed! The court ruled that the government had acted unlawfully when it introduced the fees and that everyone had a right to justice.Experts believe that there will...

Here's the list: 1. Kitchen cleanliness / washing up2. Talking loudly3. Poor timekeeping4. Poor personal hygiene5. Tea/coffee rounds6. Milk/ tea availability7. Stolen foodSometimes its the small things that help to boost morale in the office, so start by tackling some...

Recent research has revealed that, on average, UK employees change employers every five years, a marked increase in frequency on previous years. It is therefore crucial for businesses, no matter their size, to address employee engagement. One of the biggest...

It might seem like second nature to check a job applicant's Facebook – but where do you stand legally? In today’s technological age, it’s increasingly rare to come across someone without an online presence. It’s not surprising then, that many employers are tempted to...

Termination Payments   The government has confirmed that termination payments that are subject to income tax on amounts in excess of £30,000 will be subject to employer NICs from April 2018. The £30,000 exemption on termination payments will remain. Employer NICs...