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Rooney v Leicester City - this one is about menopause discrimination, not football

Posted2022-01-10 00:00

Even though more and more women over 50 make up our workforce, there is still a lack of understanding as to how menopause affects an employee experiencing it. The recent case of Rooney v Leicester City Council demonstrated how the effects of menopause could...

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Employment

Are you paying your staff the correct minimum wage?

Posted2021-12-09 00:00

Most employers would assume their staff are being paid National Minimum Wage (NMW). However, a key concern of the NMW arises from the deductions that employers make when calculating their workers’ wages, as this can leave a worker with pay that is...

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Employment

How do I ensure I protect my LGBTQ employees against discrimination?

Posted2021-11-01 00:00

Media discussions of discrimination towards LGBTQ individuals have raised many queries on how such intolerance can be combatted, especially in the workplace. Currently, LGBTQ people are protected from discrimination under either ‘sexual...

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COVID-19 voluntary vs mandatory vaccination policies

Posted2021-10-04 00:00

Since the roll out of the coronavirus vaccine, starting in winter 2020, the majority of people have taken up the opportunity to be immunised. However, a minority have shown some reluctance or declined to have it. For employers, unvaccinated employees could...

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Do your recruitment and equal opportunities policies reflect our developing understanding of gender?

Posted2021-06-21 00:00

Our understanding and perceptions of gender and sex have evolved significantly in recent times. The landmark case of Taylor v Jaguar Land Rover has now further developed our understanding of gender, and confirmed that those identifying as non-binary or...

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‘The support provided by the Harrowells family team, headed up by the extraordinary Amy Foweather, has been absolutely exceptional. Always highly engaged, friendly, attentive to all details, responsive and with a good understanding of client's needs.'
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Christmas and New Year opening times

Over the Christmas and New Year holiday season all our offices will be closed at 1pm on Tuesday 24 December 2024 and then reopen on Thursday 2 January 2025. This means all our offices will be closed during the period...

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Understanding Cohabitation Agreements in the UK

With increasing numbers of couples choosing to live together without getting married, cohabitation agreements are becoming an essential legal tool in the UK. These agreements provide clarity and security for unmarried couples by outlining financial...

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Am I legally liable for the behaviour of my employees at our Christmas party?

It is important to realise that a work’s Christmas party is a work-related event and it should be treated as an extension of the workplace. So, you can be legally liable for the behaviour of members of staff whilst at a Christmas party. The best way...