When we think about discrimination, we usually think about age, disability, race and sex. But there are in fact nine ‘protected characteristics’ under the Equality
With the high cost of childcare, grandparents often take on the responsibility for looking after their grandchildren while the parents are at work. Often, the
You would think anyone in their right mind would gladly wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when performing dangerous tasks. However, plenty of workers don’t. They
Change can be scary and unsettling. Some employees may openly accept change, thinking about how it can positively affect their role and work. Others
It is estimated that by 2020, a third of our workforce will be over the age of 50. Despite this, there still seems to be
An Employment Tribunal’s decision has shown the importance of getting references right. It is often an area which causes employers headaches. The law does not
The Work and Pensions Committee is calling on the government to close the loopholes that pave the way for bogus self-employment practices. The Committee launched
Blog Do you have a member of the team who is routinely late for work? Have you heard any of the following excuses? “The bus
There are many myths about flexible working that leave some employers feeling reticent about their use and employees scared to broach the subject. Myth 1:
Taking a career break is something that appeals to many of us, but most people think their employer won’t allow it. We take a look
