Acas has published guidance on handling neurodiversity in the workplace. Neurodiversity refers to the different ways the brain can use and interpret information. It is estimated that one in seven… read more →
Over 95,000 premature or sick babies are born each year in the UK. For the parents of these babies, it can be a very worrying and difficult time. Acas has… read more →
The much-anticipated Taylor Review of Modern Working Practices has now been published. At 116 pages it’s not a light read, but you can access the full report here. A key… read more →
The “gig economy” is where individuals are hired by companies on a freelance basis to carry out short-term tasks or projects known as “gigs”, and has become increasingly common in… read more →
Mothers have traditionally been the ones to take time off to look after their children when they are born, and the split of 52 weeks’ maternity leave and 39 weeks’… read more →
The gender pay reporting legislation, which requires employers with 250 or more employees to publish statutory calculations every year showing how large the pay gap is between their male and… read more →
Marriage and civil partnership status is one of the lesser know “protected characteristics” under the Equality Act 2010. It is unlawful to discriminate against an employee or worker because they… read more →
In the much anticipated decision on the employment status of Uber taxi drivers the ET has decided that the drivers are “workers” within the meaning of the Employment Rights Act… read more →
Research has shown that the first tier of line management (front line managers, supervisors and team leaders) have the greatest influence on staff performance and engagement in their organisation. Managers… read more →
Unusually for this time of year, not a lot! Firstly, a quick round up of the employment law changes which came into effect on 1 October 2016: National Minimum Wage… read more →