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Menopause in the workplace

Saaqib Akhtar
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Menopause can cause a variety of symptoms which affect a woman’s day-to-day life, and these symptoms can last for years. This, in turn, can affect a woman’s work life whereby they may be unable to fulfil certain expectations that the employer...

Employers need to be aware of Menopause and its difficulties.

Stuart Seagrove
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Employers need to be aware of Menopause and the ongoing difficulties caused by not treating employees suffering with the symptoms of Menopause fairly On 2 nd October 2023 the Leicester Employment Tribunal started hearing a claim brought by a social worker...

Bathgate v Technip UK Limited (2022)

Stuart Seagrove
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The Employment Appeals Tribunal handed down an important judgement on 7 th October 2022 in the case of Bathgate v Technip UK Limited (2022) which affects the ability of employers to settle certain claims by the use of a settlement agreement. ...

Changing an Employment Contract

Saaqib Akhtar
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What is the best practice for changing the terms and conditions of employment? An employment contract is an enduring living relationship arrangement between an employer and its employee. It is a legally binding agreement with a combination of express...

Protection for Pregnant Women and New Parents from Redundancy

Saaqib Akhtar
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UK Government backs new law to increase protection for pregnant women and new parents from redundancy Is your company considering redundancies?  Don’t miss this latest update which may render your decision to make an employee automatically...

Stress Awareness Month

Saaqib Akhtar
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Fast-paced complicated lives with often endless tasks, responsibilities, and commitments, can leave one overwhelmed and experiencing high levels of stress. Although stress is a normal psychological and physical response to the daily demands, long-term stress...