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29 Nov, 24

Christmas Festivities – ensure your Christmas festivities go off without a hitch

Events Forcing employees to take part in Christmas celebrations against their wishes can be a risky move that I wouldn’t recommend. On the other hand, presuming that someone is unwilling to participate due to their faith or religion is also perilous. Such assumptions can lead to allegations of associative discrimination. Secret Santa And Secret Santa, […]

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 […]

28 Oct, 24

Employment Rights Bill update: Government launches consultations

The UK’s Employment Rights Bill includes 28 individual reforms that look likely to change the way organisations of all sizes recruit staff. There have been some new developments in the past week, so this article aims to cover the current situation and how the changes could affect your business. The bill took a big step […]

16 Sep, 24

Why a drug and alcohol policy is essential for small businesses

Imagine this scenario: one of your employees is seen by a passer-by purchasing drugs while driving a company vehicle, wearing the company uniform. It’s a nightmare for any business owner, not just because of the legal implications, but also the reputational damage. For many, this situation might seem unimaginable – but this is exactly what […]

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 […]

17 Jul, 24

Key employment law changes promised by the new Labour government

A “New Deal for Working People” is one of the key pledges of the new Labour government, so what employment law changes could be on the way? In this article, I highlight how the new rules could soon impact employers… Day one employment rights Labour wants new employees to benefit from key rights from their […]

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, […]

23 May, 24

How a robust absence policy can combat a ‘sick note’ culture

The Government recently announced new plans to combat the UK’s sick note culture as it tries to return more people to the workplace. In this article, I cover how a robust absence policy can help small businesses suffering from high levels of sick leave. In April 2024 Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced new welfare plans […]

23 Apr, 24

Celebrating 10 years of offering professional HR support

On Monday April 22, 2024, I was thrilled to mark a significant milestone as JT HRConsultancy celebrated its 10th anniversary of offering professional HR support. In this article, I look back on the past decade of ups and downs as a small business owner… According to statistics published by LinkedIn, approximately 20% of small businesses […]

08 Apr, 24

Sexual harassment: advice for employers

The issue of sexual harassment reared its ugly head again recently when a serious complaint landed on the desk of one of my clients. A new starter, on their first day at the company, was asked inappropriate questions by an older employee. The changes in society regarding gay and trans rights mean that more and […]

Christmas Festivities – ensure your Christmas festivities go off without a hitch

Disability discrimination: lessons from a recent tribunal

Employment Rights Bill update: Government launches consultations

Why a drug and alcohol policy is essential for small businesses

Non-compete clause guide for employers

Key employment law changes promised by the new Labour government

Why small businesses need a whistleblowing policy

How a robust absence policy can combat a ‘sick note’ culture

Celebrating 10 years of offering professional HR support

Sexual harassment: advice for employers

Christmas Festivities – ensure your Christmas festivities go off without a hitch

Disability discrimination: lessons from a recent tribunal

Employment Rights Bill update: Government launches consultations

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