August 13, 2024
The recent violent unrest in the UK’s major cities has created a pressing need for employers to implement strategies to protect their workforce. This is particularly […]
July 30, 2024
Your Essential Resource for Navigating Employee Transfers Are you prepared for a TUPE transfer? For many HR professionals and small business owners, TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings […]
July 18, 2024
In today’s King’s Speech, Labour outlined their legislative agenda for their initial months in government, focusing on banning exploitative practices and enhancing employment rights. Here’s what […]
July 15, 2024
A mother of two was awarded £91,597.82 by a London South employment tribunal for direct sex discrimination after her job offer was withdrawn when she disclosed […]
July 4, 2024
With summer in full swing, it’s time for businesses to prepare for the season’s challenges and opportunities. Our latest guide, “A Business Owner’s Guide to Surviving […]
June 6, 2024
Recently, Manchester United made headlines with their push to get all staff back into the office, reigniting the debate over home and hybrid working. As SMEs […]
May 31, 2024
At enlightenHR, we understand that no matter the size of your business, managing change is essential for business development, reorganisation or growth, however, it needs to […]
May 28, 2024
We’ve been anticipating and guessing when it would be, we now have a date! There have been lots of announcements form all parties on what they […]
May 16, 2024
Starting July 1st, 2024, the Tipping Act will come into effect across England, Scotland, and Wales, introducing significant changes for employees in industries reliant on tipping, […]
April 29, 2024
In a surprising statistic from the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), 82% of UK managers lack formal management training, classifying them as ‘accidental managers.’ This figure is […]
April 19, 2024
When businesses consider workplace benefits, it’s common to see them offering perks like gym memberships and healthy food. At enlightenHR, as experienced HR consultants in Bristol […]
April 3, 2024
The well-being of employees is more than a benefit—it’s a necessity for a thriving workplace. At enlightenHR, we understand the importance of cultivating an environment that […]
March 5, 2024
Creating a workplace that embraces diversity and fosters inclusivity is not just beneficial; it’s essential. It’s about crafting spaces where every employee feels valued and understood. […]
February 2, 2024
Managing employee absence effectively is not just about reducing the number of sick days; it’s about fostering a healthier, more engaged, and ultimately more productive workforce. […]
January 3, 2024
Welcome to 2024 – a year of new beginnings and opportunities for your business to thrive. As a business owner, your team is your greatest asset, […]
December 4, 2023
In today’s fast-paced business world, the mental well-being of employees has taken center stage. With one in six British workers affected by mental health issues and […]
November 22, 2023
Change is an inevitable part of life and work, and when an employee’s circumstances shift to include disability, it’s crucial for businesses to handle the transition […]
November 14, 2023
Welcome to the indispensable onboarding checklist designed to transform your new employees into dedicated team members. At enlightenHR, we understand that the journey from newcomer to […]
November 1, 2023
Employees are the backbone of any business, playing a crucial role in its growth and stability. However, even the most dedicated team members can sometimes consider […]
October 20, 2023
At enlightenHR, your local HR company in Devon, Bristol, and Swindon, we recognise the intricate dance of managing diverse working environments in today’s businesses. Maintaining harmony […]
September 11, 2023
In an age where the influence of technology on human behaviour is continually evolving, understanding the characteristics and preferences of generational cohorts is essential for any […]
June 10, 2022
You will have seen in the news that the RMT are proposing national strikes on Tuesday 21, Thursday 23 and Saturday 25 June 2022, which, if […]
February 4, 2022
Since 2020 we have all lived with uncertainty and had to react to numerous changes and challenges. It has certainly been a period of disruption on […]
January 5, 2022
To ease pressure on GPs and the NHS as the booster programme is accelerated, the Government has introduced, we have to have very quietly and with […]
November 1, 2021
Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) currently stands at £96.35 (2021/22) per week for a maximum of 28 weeks and must be offered to all employees who are […]
July 27, 2021
In a recent landmark ruling a judge at the Employment Appeal Tribunal has found in favour of a community nurse sacked from North Cumbria integrated NHS […]
July 2, 2021
We have previously informed you of the Government’s Kickstart Scheme announced in September 2020. The scheme is designed to support 16-24 year olds on Universal Credit […]
March 11, 2021
As you will be aware, the statutory rates for Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, Parental Bereavement and Shared Parental Leave, usually increase in April each year. The Government […]
January 6, 2021
Claims for unfair dismissal are notoriously tricky areas of employment law. The Employment Rights Act 1996 (ERA) protects employees from being dismissed unfairly, provided that they […]
January 5, 2021
Many employers, especially in the current uncertain times of pandemic, find themselves in the position of having to restructure their businesses. Redundancies are a sad but […]
October 7, 2020
What’s it all about? Some weeks ago, the Chancellor announced a Job Retention Bonus for businesses which brought employees back from furlough and retained them in […]
July 3, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic and the lockdown that took effect in the UK in March presented employers and employees with a sad reality. Many businesses have failed, […]
June 1, 2020
The definition of the ‘worker’ status under European Union law has been clarified recently by the European Court of Justice (ECJ), in light of a matter […]
April 9, 2020
We are always delighted to partner with experts in other professions and bring their expertise to our clients. One such is Andrew Price & Co accountants […]
April 6, 2020
Every April a round of employment law changes come into effect… and although we might be going through disruption in other areas at the moment, this […]
March 23, 2020
Here at enlightenHR we are doing everything we can to support our clients and their employees through these challenging and uncertain times. There’s a very great […]
October 3, 2019
The ‘springboard’ injunction is a favourite tool used by employers to protect confidential information when employees leave a business. The springboard nickname applies to circumstances where […]
October 3, 2019
In the recent case of Okedina v Chikale, the Court of Appeal has considered the impact of breaches in immigration rules on the enforceability of employment […]
October 2, 2019
In the recent matter of Brazel v. The Harpur Trust, the Court of Appeal has upheld an earlier Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) ruling that when calculating […]
September 25, 2019
In the recent matter of Kocur v. Angard Staffing Solutions Ltd., the Court of Appeal has ruled that agency workers are not entitled to the same […]
September 25, 2019
The Taylor Review of Modern Working Practices (‘the Taylor Review’), made detailed recommendations for the reform of UK employment law. The Government responded with the ‘Good […]
September 25, 2019
The Government’s consultation Pregnancy and Maternity Discrimination: Consultation on extending redundancy protection for women and new parents, which closed on 5th April 2019, asked for opinions […]
September 2, 2019
As part of its Good Work Plan the Government has published a consultation aimed at establishing a new single enforcement body for employment rights. This is […]
August 27, 2019
In the case of Pimlico Plumbers and Charlie Mullins v. Gary Smith, the Supreme Court has upheld a 2017 decision by the Court of Appeal that […]
May 8, 2019
The Taylor Review made detailed recommendations for the reform of UK employment law in relation to those not traditionally engaged as ‘employees’. These was in response […]
May 8, 2019
We can’t quite believe that in a few weeks we’ll be half way through 2019. We thought we’d have a quick look back on some of […]
January 10, 2019
In the recent matter of Timis & Sage v Osipov & Another, available here, the Court of Appeal has upheld an EAT ruling that individual workers […]
November 27, 2018
Under the rules of the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006, it was unlawful to change an employee’s terms and conditions of employment if […]
November 27, 2018
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has recently sent out notices of intended fines to organisations that have yet to pay the fees that they owe for […]
November 27, 2018
In the recent case of Hare Wines v (1) Kaur (2) H & W Wholesale the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) held that the dismissal of an […]
October 6, 2018
A recent ruling by the European Court of Justice (ECJ) has posed some interesting questions on the timescale under which the normal rules of a TUPE […]