Employment law
Salary transparency on recruitment
A pay transparency survey has revealed that 70% of employers intend to share salary ranges with external candidates during recruitment ahead of the EU Pay Transparency Directive coming into force. Will this become a legal requirement?
Tackling the rise of revenge quitting
A rising career trend in 2025 is so-called revenge quitting. What is it and what can you do about it?
Temporary workers - your pension obligations
If you’re employing temporary workers for the summer season don’t forget that they have the same rights to join your workplace pension as permanent employees. What do you need to do?
Chip shop owner fined £40k for hiring illegal worker
A Surrey fish and chip shop owner has been left in shock after being fined £40,000 for allegedly employing someone who didn’t have the right to work in the UK, even though he conducted a right to work check. Where did this employer go wrong and what can you learn from it?
How to handle workers aiming to "Slide Away" to an Oasis Concert
The Oasis Live ’25 UK reunion tour starts in Cardiff on 4 July 2025 and concludes in London on 28 September 2025. With ticketless fans keen on obtaining last-minute tickets and ticketed fans eager to get to the gig for when the gates open, this could have an impact on staff productivity and timekeeping. How can you tackle these issues?
The benefits of AI training
Corndel’s 2025 Workplace Training Report has revealed that only 39% of employees have received AI training from their employers. What are the benefits of training your staff in the use of AI in the workplace?
Is refusal to relocate misconduct?
The government has announced that 12,000 civil servant roles will be moved out of London and relocated to 13 towns and cities across the UK by 2030. In a workplace relocation scenario, what’s the legal position if an employee doesn’t wish to relocate?
Do hybrid workers take fewer sick days?
A survey of 2,000 hybrid workers by International Workplace Group has revealed that more than a third are taking fewer sick days than they did when they were working full time in the office. What are the potential reasons for this?
Should you have pet-friendly policies?
A survey by Sainsbury’s Bank indicates that nearly one in six employees are adjusting their work schedules to care for their dogs, such as by modifying their working hours or working from home more regularly. Are there any statutory rights in this area? If not, what are the options?
Navigating the risks of Valentine’s Day
It’s Valentine’s Day later this week and love is in air (apparently). However, an unwanted Valentine’s gesture in the office could lead to awkwardness, discomfort or even legal issues. As an employer, how can you ensure Valentine’s Day passes smoothly?
Can you claw back enhanced maternity/adoption pay?
If you agree to pay more than the statutory minimum during maternity/adoption leave, can you ask an employee to sign an agreement under which they agree to pay back the enhancement in certain circumstances?
Can you ban second jobs?
South Cambridgeshire District Council launched a four-day working week trial in 2023, but it has now transpired that 16% of employees have taken on other paid work during their extra day off (although some of these already had second jobs before the trial). Can you ban employees from taking on second jobs?