Managing employees/workers
In this episode of the podcast Zeba Sayed, senior legal editor at Brightmine, talks to Becs Peedell, employment lawyer at Lewis Silkin, about her organisation's equal new parent policy - and how it is seeking to encourage other firms to follow suit.
This article explores the legal framework, the key pitfalls to avoid, and practical steps for implementing monitoring fairly and effectively.
Updated with information on the Government's consultation on the extended protection against dismissal for pregnant employees and those on, or returning from, family-related leave.
Updated with information on the Government’s consultation on the extended protection against dismissal for pregnant employees and those on, or returning from, family-related leave, introduced under the Employment Rights Bill.
Updated with information on the Government’s consultation on the extended protection against dismissal for pregnant employees and those on, or returning from, family-related leave, introduced under the Employment Rights Bill.
Updated with information on the Government’s consultation on the extended protection against dismissal for pregnant employees and those on, or returning from, family-related leave, introduced under the Employment Rights Bill.
Updated with information on the Government’s consultation on the extended protection against dismissal for pregnant employees and those on, or returning from, family-related leave, introduced under the Employment Rights Bill.
Updated to reflect the Government's consultation on bereavement leave, including for pregnancy loss.
Updated with information on the Government’s consultation on the extended protection against dismissal for pregnant employees and those on, or returning from, family-related leave, introduced under the Employment Rights Bill.
Updated to refer to the consultation on bereavement leave, including pregnancy loss, launched on 23 October 2025.
HR and legal information and guidance relating to managing employees/workers.