How many KIT days is my employee allowed to take?
Keeping in touch (KIT) days provide staff with a limited opportunity to return to work, or take part in work related events, whilst they are on maternity leave or adoption leave. more»
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Self-employed left in the cold by new workplace protections for parents
New proposals to protect pregnant women and new parents from unfairly losing their jobs have overlooked self-employed workers, according to the Federation of Small Businesses. more»
Can employers tell their employees to lose weight?
Employers need to evaluate if an individual’s weight impacts their ability to carry out day to day tasks associated with their job. more»
What the government’s new workplace rights reforms mean for small businesses
The government has today announced a line of measures to protect flexible workers as part of a new workplace rights agenda. Here's what employers need to know. more»
Can you dismiss an employee for posting a negative company review?
Company reviews left on websites such as Glassdoor can be a great way for your organisation to build a positive reputation. However, there is always the risk that staff may leave negative reviews on these websites, leaving a different impact altogether. more»
Government urged to force employers to publish disability pay gaps
The TUC made its call as it published new analysis which revealed that the average pay gap for disabled workers has hit 15.2%. more»
Is hugging at work considered sexual harassment? Lessons from Ted Baker
Shares in Ted Baker have hit a three-year low after allegations of "forced hugging". The company insists hugs are "part of Ted Baker's culture, but are absolutely not insisted upon" – so is hugging at work considered sexual harassment? more»
Are “male-only Santa” job roles discriminatory?
Headlines in New Zealand recently focused on the firing of a Christmas parade’s Santa after he commented that females could not be hired for the role. How would this issue be considered in the UK? more»
Offering unpaid internships? You could be breaking the law
Employers could be breaking the law if they continue to offer unpaid internships, experts have warned. more»
Can I ban my staff from smoking on their break at work?
Whilst an indoor smoking ban has been in place since July 2007, some employers may look to go a step further and impose a ban on staff smoking outside during their designated break time. more»
