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02 Feb, 25

Holiday Pay

The legal entitlement for paid holiday in the UK is 5.6 weeks per year for almost all workers, except those who are genuinely self-employed. This entitlement is derived from the Working Time Regulations 1998. The principle behind holiday pay is that workers should not suffer financially for taking time off, and their pay while on […]
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24 Jan, 25

Short-term fixes vs. long-term solutions

Another storm, another fence panel down. Lying in bed this morning listening to the wind, I wondered why I didn’t just replace the entire fence. I then thought about how this related to HR and employee issues, obviously nothing better to think about at 5am in the morning! Just as I’ve been replacing individual fence […]
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disability discrimination
13 Nov, 24

Disability discrimination: lessons from a recent tribunal

Recently I successfully represented an employee who brought a disability discrimination case after being dismissed by her employer. The company completely disregarded HR procedures and the legal requirements concerning disability rights. This case serves as a cautionary tale for employers: getting employment law wrong is not only costly, but can cause reputational damage. If an […]
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13 Aug, 24

Non-compete clause guide for employers

During my work as an HR consultant, I’ve recently noticed a trend among some clients to implement an overly restrictive non-compete clause in employment contracts. These clauses sometimes propose durations as long as 12 months and geographical restrictions covering absurd distances of up to 300 miles! This not only raises legal and ethical questions, but […]
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whistleblowing policy
10 Jun, 24

Why small businesses need a whistleblowing policy

Many employers only associate whistleblowing in the workplace with big firms. However, as an HR consultant, I have had to deal with a recent case involving one of my SME clients. In this article, I will outline why small businesses require a whistleblowing policy. Several high-profile whistleblowers have caught the attention of the national press, […]
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