Articles in ‘Employment & Immigration’ Category

Merger and acquisition activity in the health and social care sector is busier than ever, and it is an exciting time for care providers looking to grow and expand their portfolios. There are also…

Recent ONS estimates suggest that around 2 million people (3.1% of the UK’s population) have symptoms of long-COVID, with the most common symptoms being fatigue, shortness of breath, coughs and muscle aches. As more care staff…

As people head off on their well-deserved summer breaks, employee’s holiday entitlement and pay can be a complicated and divisive issue. This is particularly so for those who work irregular hours and are paid…

It is well documented that the care sector is struggling with significant challenges in recruitment and retention of staff. Whilst an effective staff retention strategy is a priority for many, some of the solutions…

Portobello Starboard Ltd, the fast-growing freehold managed pubs business backed by private equity firm Zetland Capital, is delighted to announce its latest six acquisitions. The company has exchanged contracts with The City Pub Group…

Female employees are facing unacceptable levels of daily sexual harassment in online meetings and in online messaging services. The increase in working remotely has seen a corresponding increase in female staff receiving sexist comments…

The autumn budget announcement at the end of October was an opportunity for employers everywhere to gauge the Government’s assessment of how the economy is coping, what the forecasts are, and how to safeguard…

Those who have been following the news story about Yorkshire County Cricket Club and the instances of racist abuse highlighted by former player and whistle-blower Azeem Rafiq cannot have failed to notice quite how…

Supporting mental health in the workplace is likely to be one of the key challenges facing employers, HR directors and managers over the next 12 months and beyond. The unprecedented impact of lockdowns, remote…

Wherever your organisation falls in the hybrid / flexible / home working spectrum, it is a truth universally acknowledged by HR professionals that changing working patterns is an issue we all will have to…

In a recent Employment Tribunal case, a 6ft male employee was awarded almost £50,000 against Tesco, as a victim of sex discrimination after his 5ft 4”, pregnant boss triggered his post-traumatic stress disorder. What…

Our Employment & HR team brings its monthly review of new legislation, guidance and case law. News:  The Statutory Sick Pay (Coronavirus) (Funding of Employers’ Liabilities) (Closure) Regulations and the Statutory Sick Pay (Coronavirus)…