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Worker rights | What happened to the 2019 Employment Bill?
Back in December 2019, the late Queen announced key measures her Parliament would be pursuing in 2020....
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Wellbeing | Has Health & Safety gone mad yet?
The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) has issued its annual statistics and they make for some interesting...
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Legal Eagle | The Flexible Working Bill: How will it affect the workplace?
While flexible working may be all the rage, it's still not a legally protected worker's right. And...
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Hate speech | Kanye West case a stark warning for HR on workplace antisemitism
Last week, Kayne West was forced to come to a settlement with a former employee, who alleged that the...
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New bank holiday | What HR and employers need to know
With September 19, 2022, being confirmed as a national bank holiday to mark the day of Queen Elizabeth's...
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Where's the stapler? | What to do if you think an employee is stealing
Shockingly, new research from Furniture At Work has found that over one in ten (10.4%) office have workers...
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Law & Order | Could legal advice be part of your benefits package?
With data finding that less than one-third (29%) of people who have experienced a legal issue sought...
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'A right to offend' | Worker's 'Black privilege' comment highlights HR's role in free speech rows
A judge has ruled that a worker, who lost their job after making derogatory comments about his company's...
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Money matters | Why getting payroll right should be a top priority for HR
Following the news of payroll errors at two retailers, HR Grapevine speaks to the experts to find out...
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Legal insight | What HR needs to know about philosophical beliefs
HR Grapevine takes a look at philosophical beliefs, and why they should be on HR's radar...
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Legal insight | Sick leave: Your rights & how to claim them
Karen Holden, Founder and Managing Director at A City Law Firm shares exclusive insights on sick leave...
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Taxman cometh | Is there a way to reduce the harm caused by IR35?
While the HMRC's confusing legislation has existed in some iteration since 2000, it's recently been...
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Discrimination risks | Thinking of cutting pay for remote staff? Be ready for a legal battle
Employers could face serious legal battles if they decide to cut pay for remote or hybrid staff, experts...
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Rail strikes | Do employers have to pay staff that can't get to the office?
With rail strikes causing disruption to employee commutes, Laura Kearsley, Partner and Solicitor at Nelsons...
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Pride Month | Legal expert on creating LGBT+ inclusive workplaces
With June marking Pride Month, one legal expert has taken a look at the true meaning of employee inclusion,...
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Hot stuff | What does the law say on employee rights in hot weather?
With The Met Office and the UK Health Security Agency issuing a level three heat-health alert for a large...
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Virgin Atlantic | Firm relaxes tattoo policy for staff - here's how it can help with inclusion
“Until today, any uniformed Virgin Atlantic employee had to make sure that their tattoos were covered....
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Join up | What to do if your employees unionise
In a major win for an industry that has struggled with regulation and equality, Activision Blizzard employees...
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'HR shouldn’t panic' | What should employers know about Monkeypox?
One legal expert told HR Grapevine that "HR shouldn't panic" about Monkeypox...
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Friday feeling | How PwC's extended 'summer hours' policy could benefit HR
Following a successful pilot last year, PwC has recently extended its 'summer working hours' policy....
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