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 “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 →
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 →
Acas reports that sex discrimination is one of the most common types of discrimination at work and that its Helpline receives over 7,000 calls a year about this. This has… read more →
Disability issues are some of the trickiest for employers to deal with, and getting them wrong can result in a costly disability discrimination claim. Under the Equality Act 2010, it… read more →
A properly conducted investigation is essential when dealing with a potential disciplinary situation or a grievance. A badly managed investigation can lead to an unfair dismissal or disciplinary sanction, or… read more →
Acas has released new practical online guidance on recruitment and induction of new staff. The guidance covers a number of key points that need to be considered including:- • How… read more →
Acas launched new free guidance on Wednesday 12 August, UN International Youth Day, to make businesses aware of the special rules and protections that apply when employing young workers (i.e.… read more →
Acas has published new equality guidance and resources on its website. This includes guidance on the nine protected characteristics set out in the Equality Act 2010, and three new equality… read more →
Acas has published a new online step by step guide for small employers to help them navigate the law on pay and wages. The new guide “Help for small firms:… read more →