International Women’s Day is a global celebration on the 8th of March, celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. It seems fitting, therefore, to reflect on the importance of gender parity, especially in the context of the workplace. What is gender equality? Gender equality refers to the equal treatment, rights and opportunities…
Over the next 12 to 18 months, major alterations will affect your budgets while giving your employees more job rights. The Employment Rights Bill is the most major alteration, and it is anticipated to pass parliament in 2025. The majority of the suggested modifications won’t take effect until 2026. Even though it might seem far…
Given that a nine-month statutory probationary term is expected, the new day-one unfair dismissal right is not entirely what it seems. One of the most well-known but least well-liked (by employers) reforms to be made by the Employment Rights Bill (“the Bill”) is making protection against unjust dismissal a day-one right. The UK government has…
labour has pledged the ‘biggest upgrade to rights at work for a generation’. At the King’s Speech, it was announced there would be an Employment Rights Bill, which would deliver on Labour’s Plan To Make Work Pay: Delivering a New Deal for Working People. The key ambition is to propose a substantial shift in employee…
Discrimination in the workplace may be a source of concern for LGBTQ+ individuals. We are committed to ensuring that you are aware of your rights and the steps to take if they are not being upheld. In the workplace, you are entitled to a sense of well-being and happiness, and the law offers some degree…
When faced with redundancy, the whirlwind of emotions and decisions can be overwhelming. However, knowing your legal rights and the proper procedures can significantly mitigate this stress. In Scotland, solicitors specialising in employment law play a crucial role in guiding individuals through the complexities of redundancy. This blog post aims to shed light on how…
On April 6, 2024, new regulations were implemented to grant priority status for viable alternative employment in the event of redundancy to personnel who have informed their employer of their pregnancy status or who have recently concluded shared parental leave, maternity leave, or adoption leave. What is the structure of a fair redundancy procedure? Redundancy situation…
