Family-friendly rights and support
As well as continuing to deal with workplace issues caused by the coronavirus pandemic, there will be many other important employment law developments for HR to grapple with in 2022. What does HR need to do to meet its obligations and prepare for the coming year?
Pregnancy loss charities have welcomed recent initiatives by some employers to offer paid time off to employees affected by miscarriage or stillbirth. One form of pregnancy loss that is rarely talked about, however, is termination for medical reasons. Jane Fisher takes us through the specific difficulties that can arise and how employers can help.
In Price v Powys County Council, the Employment Appeal Tribunal held that an employment tribunal was entitled to reject a male employee's sex discrimination claim against an employer that enhances adoption pay but not shared parental pay.
A model letter to explain to managers the right to shared parental leave.
A model letter explaining to employees the right to shared parental leave.
A model letter to notify an employee that their maternity pay has been recalculated.
A model letter to respond to an employee who has notified an intention to take statutory adoption leave (and pay), confirming that the employee is entitled to the leave (and pay) requested.
A model letter to respond to an employee who has notified their intention to take maternity leave.
A model letter to notify an employee of their entitlement to statutory maternity pay.
Lockdown has brought many challenges for employers and employees alike - not least those who have had to juggle their day-to-day work with home schooling a child or caring for another dependant. Graham Brown takes a look at ways in which employers can help support working carers and parents.
HR and legal information and guidance relating to family-friendly rights and support.