New tipping law into force on October 1 – what employers need to know

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About 7% of UK workers receive tips as part of their work. Many hospitality workers rely on these tips to top up their pay and are often left powerless if businesses don’t pass on service charges from customers to their staff. To combat this, new legislation, coming into effect this October, will make it mandatory […]

This week’s Employment Rights Bill – a promise for UK Workers?

Rumours are abound as to what will be discussed in this month’s Autumn statement. But the general consensus is that it will promise plenty for UK workers.  Over the last decade, the balance of power at work has been tipped firmly away from workers. Change to laws, regulations and policies has allowed bad bosses to […]

Worker Protection Act: Employers must engage with employees

Greater protection for workers   On 26 October 2024, a change to the law in the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 will come into force. This new legislation introduces greater protection to workers from sexual harassment and marks an important shift in how sexual harassment at work should be addressed. Sexual harassment Until […]

September Newsletter

In recent years, the conversation around mental health has gained momentum, pushing its
way to the forefront of discussions both in and out of the workplace, writes IOSH Vice-President
Dr David Ekow Arku CFIOSH.

Kings Speech, New Deal for Working People & Employment Rights Bill

On 17 July 2024, King Charles III delivered the King’s Speech, setting out the legislative priorities for the newly elected Labour government. As expected, the speech touched on many areas of employment law reform that Labour had promised in its New Deal for Working People. Importantly for businesses and HR professionals, no imminent action is required […]

July Newsletter

Labour plans for employment law, H&S & HR Updates, Strategies to combat work related stress, MHFA Training & much much more …..