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Rules around SSP and fit notes
Sickness absence is inevitable. While many employees will only be absent for a few days before returning to work, some may require longer periods off. It is therefore important to know the rules around certification and eligibility for Statutory Sick Pay...
Right to predictable working pattern
The Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Act 2023 has recently received Royal Assent.The Act aims to improve flexibility by providing workers with a right to request more predictable terms and conditions of work.Workers can make an application to...
National Minimum Wage Breaches
Where did major companies fall foul of National Minimum Wage breaches?Earlier this year, the Government identified 202 Companies, including a number of major employers in the UK, who had breached National Minimum Wage (NMW) regulations in recent years.The...
Changes to National Minimum Wage in 2024
On the 21st November 2023, the Government released the new National Minimum Wage (NMW) rates which will be coming into force from the 1st April 2024. The increase in April 2024 will be the largest increase in the minimum wage in cash terms. Furthermore,...
Why you should be aware of the effects of the menopause
Lynskey started working with Direct Line as a telesales consultant in April 2016.After a few years of good performance, Lynskey began suffering from menopause symptoms which impacted her performance and concentration at work.The employer was made aware of...
An overview of apprenticeship agreements
Apprenticeships are a great opportunity for employers to recruit new talent, and for apprentices to gain new skills and qualifications alongside work experience.However, it is important that employers are aware of the different apprenticeship contracts,...
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