Managing employees/workers
Updated to include new details on neonatal care leave (for a child born on or after 6 April 2025).
A new right for parents to take up to 12 weeks' neonatal care leave if their baby requires medical or palliative care is introduced on 6 April 2025. Now that the Government has published the remaining legislation needed to bring the new right into force, we set out what HR professionals need to know about neonatal care leave.
In the second part of a new series delving into the details of the Employment Rights Act 2025, we look at the proposed changes to the right to make a flexible working request.
Lord Stuart Rose, former boss of Asda and Marks & Spencer, has decried working from home as "not doing proper work".
Updated to reflect changes to government guidance, confirming that sponsors must carry out right to work checks on workers who are not directly employed.
Updated to set out expectations on the use of private messaging apps, such as WhatsApp.
Updated to set out expectations on the use of private messaging apps, such as WhatsApp, for work-related tasks and personal communication.
We look at three cases where employers have lost "discrimination arising from disability" claims after treating workers unfavourably because of disability-related absence.
Enhanced with additional information on how employers can support employees who are experiencing menopausal symptoms, including adopting the BS 30416 - Menstruation, Menstrual Health and Menopause in the Workplace guidance and toolkit.
Enhanced by creating seven separate guides on supporting whistleblowers, to help you find the guidance you need. This initial guide explores the law that protects workers who make a qualifying disclosure.
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