A 2024 Gender Pay Gap Reporting Guide
Gender pay gap’ refers to the difference between the average earnings of men and women across an organisation. 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 within their organisation. Under the regulations, organisations with […]
Flexible Working Policy Guide
Flexible working is the umbrella term given to any working arrangement that provides a degree of flexibility in how, when, or where an employee works. This can include remote working, flexi-time, part-time hours, job sharing, or a combination of these setups. The general goal of flexible work is to provide employees with a greater work-life balance, […]
How to Respond to a Flexible Working Request
Following implementation of the Flexible Working (Amendment) Regulations 2023 with effect from 6 April 2024, employees now have greater flexibility over when and where they work, through enhanced rights to request flexible working arrangements. In this guide for employers, managers and HR personnel, we explain the rules on flexible working requests in light of the […]
Vaping At Work Rules
The use of e-cigarettes, or vaping, has increased in popularity over recent years. Where does this leave employers and what approach should they take to vaping at work rules? The following guide for employers on vaping at work looks at what the law says and whether employers should allow employees to use their e-cigarettes on […]
Managing Menopause in the Workplace
Helping women feel supported in their workplace as they experience the menopause is beneficial both to employees and employers. However, growing numbers of tribunal claims suggest employers are falling short in meeting their legal obligations duties. The changing demographic of our working population means that there are 3.5 million women over the age of 50 […]
What to Include in a Sickness Policy
Sick leave in the workplace is unavoidable, although a well-written and well-implemented sickness policy can help to manage these absences and inform staff of the procedures to follow if they are unfit for work. In this guide for employers, we look at what a sickness policy is and the benefits they bring the workplace. It […]
How to Manage Long Term Sickness Absence
Long term sickness absence can quickly become challenging for employers, raising both practical and potentially legal issues. For managers, it can be difficult to know in the circumstances what they should do to ensure they are providing adequate support to the absent worker, while also being mindful of the interests of other staff and the […]
Reasonable Adjustments for Mental Health
By understanding how to deal with requests for reasonable adjustments for mental health, you can help create a supportive working environment while ensuring compliance with your legal obligations as an employer. In this guide, we explain what the law says about reasonable adjustments for mental health, together with practical advice for employers to nuture a […]
How Do Staggered Hours Work?
Staggered hours are a type of flexible working. Given the pervasive expectation of flexible working among employees, and with the law on flexible working requests set to make such requests more common, offering appropriate flexible working arrangements has become critical to retain and attract talent. The following guide for employers looks at staggered hours in […]
Managing the Return to Work
Returning to work after an extended period of leave, such as long-term sick leave or maternity leave, can be a daunting prospect for employees. Having the full support of their employer can help to ease an employee’s concerns and address any practicalities, making this transitional period back into the workplace more likely to result in […]