2022 saw changes in the world of Human Resources as well as to the growing ViewHR team! In this blog we explore the team’s New Year resolutions, key achievements...
In March 2020 the whisperings of a virus spreading around the globe began to churn; maybe in disbelief, we thought that the virus would not affect us in this...
Back in July, the Supreme Court ruled in the case of Harpur Trust v Brazel, that all part-year workers are entitled to be paid for 5.6 weeks’ holiday. This...
The start of the year is a time for reflection and change; often, we make personal resolutions, potentially to start exercising, find a new hobby or make changes to...
The Gender Pay Gap Reporting Regulations were introduced in 2017 to make it a legal obligation for employers to take action to identify and publish any gender pay gaps...
Across the UK, security cameras are becoming more prevalent, whether that’s for home or business security. Research by Clarion Security Systems estimates that there are over 7,371,903 CCTV cameras...
As 2022 draws to a close, we reflect back on some of the key employment cases that have impacted upon the employment law landscape during 2022. Here is the...
The festive season is upon us! The proudly displayed tinsel is a good reminder that this time of year is for reflection and future planning. In this blog, we...
Space X, Tesla, Neuralink, The Boring Company and Twitter have one thing in common. They are or were founded, acquired, or managed by one of the world’s richest men,...
“We don’t want this to go to Tribunal!” Have you heard that phrase mentioned before? Often Employment tribunals can be seen as the worst-case scenario for small to medium-sized businesses....
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) recently realised data from the 2021 Census regarding religion in England and Wales. According to the report: The ONS report also highlighted the...
The Center of Generational Kinetics defines a generation as a ‘group of people born around the same time and raised around the same place. People in this “birth cohort”...
Ban on exclusivity clauses for low-paid workers comes into force on 5 December 2022 On 5 December 2022, a ban on exclusivity clauses for low-paid workers under The Exclusivity Terms...
Have you heard the phrase: “I’m going to start acting my wage”? This relates to a phenomenon known as quiet quitting. Zaid Khan, a 24-year-old engineer from New York,...
Grievances are concerns, problems or complaints that employees raise in relation to their employment. Where possible, managers should be alert to issues within their teams and aim to tackle...
Westminster has been in relative turmoil over the last few months; no doubt, political conversations have crept into the workplace. Rightly so, everyone has their own opinions and freedom...
Parental leave can be a complex area, with a range of different entitlements, notice and qualifying periods, statutory payments and eligibility criteria to get your head around. There are...
An investigation confirms there is a case for an employee to answer at a disciplinary hearing, and an invitation to the hearing has been sent to the employee. What...
Disciplinary processes are often used in businesses when an employee does something wrong, but there are some misconceptions about them that can lead to employers making costly mistakes. In this...
Have you ever worked with a colleague whose communication style you found difficult? Did they frustrate you, lack detail, fail to consider people’s views, or seem uncaring? Or have...
Welcome to our latest round-up of interesting Employment Tribunal (ET) and Employment Appeals Tribunal (EAT) rulings in recent months. As regular readers will know, here at ViewHR we like to...
The Home Office has announced that on 30 September 2022 the adjusted right-to-work checks (introduced during the pandemic) will cease. From 1 October 2022, employers will no longer be...
