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 →
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 →
HMK Legal reported last year on guidance from Acas to make businesses aware of the special rules and protections that apply when employing young workers (i.e. workers under 18). Acas… read more →
On 14 December 2015, Acas published a new guide to help employers deal with the increasing use of legal highs. Legal highs or psychoactive substances are substances which imitate the… read more →