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 […]
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 […]
In the realm of leadership, especially as witnessed by our HR company in Devon, Bristol, and Swindon, it’s often said that leaders don’t just lead – […]
As your pragmatic HR advisor in Devon, Bristol, and Swindon, we understand the complexities and challenges disciplinary actions can present to businesses. It’s an intricate process, […]
In today’s competitive business landscape, businesses are realising the significance of aligning their cultural values and behaviours with their recruitment and performance management processes. This not […]
As businesses in Devon, Bristol, Swindon, and beyond are working diligently to improve company culture (read our previous blog post here), it’s important to address critical […]
In the dynamic world of business, clear and open communication forms the bedrock of successful organisations. As a trusted provider of HR advice across Devon, Bristol, […]
At enlightenHR, your trusted HR advisor in Devon and Bristol, we’re passionate about fostering robust company cultures that drive business success. Company culture is the essence […]
The headlines are full of the news of travel chaos in the airline industry, stories of long delays and cancelled flights are numerous. Of course, this […]
As you will be only too aware, the Government has now announced that England has moved into the “living with Covid” phase with restrictions being lifted, […]
Yesterday, 8th December 2021, the Prime Minister announced measures to help limit the spread of, in particular, the new Omicron variant of COVID-19. The measures announced […]
As working life slowly returns to a more ‘normal’ pattern following the COVID-19 pandemic, increasingly employers may need to make permanent some of the practices adopted […]
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 […]
As you will be aware from the significant news coverage, and much debate, Covid 19 restrictions in England have been lifted from today, with Scotland, Northern […]
With the much-publicised news of Chrissy Teigen and husband John Legend’s miscarriage, and then, soon after, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, the subject of miscarriage […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
A recent ruling by the CJEU, in the case of Federación de Servicios de Comisiones Obreras (CCOO) v Deutsche Bank SAE calls into question whether employers […]
In 2018 the case of Flowers v East of England Ambulance Trust in the Employment Appeal Tribunal, established that non-guaranteed and voluntary overtime pay, paid over […]
The Home Office has updated its Code of Practice on Preventing Illegal Working. The Code of Practice sets out the factors the Home Office will consider […]
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 […]
A recent case in Hull Employment Tribunal warns employers that they should not leave employees to make their own reasonable adjustments. The ET awarded an employee […]
The government has published new guidance on employing people with disabilities and health conditions, focusing on the line manager’s role in workplace adjustments, language and behaviour, […]
ACAS has been looking into the issue of performance management. It has published new advice that examines what performance management is, why it is important, how […]
According to a newly published report by Unison, 47% of 3,000 UK public sector workers surveyed believe that employees with responsibilities as carers for adults or […]
Recent research has shown that mental health issues are on the increase in the UK and conscientious employers will, therefore, want to do everything they can […]
The new Parental Bereavement (Leave and Pay) Act 2018 gives a legal entitlement to two weeks’ leave for bereaved parents from 2020. This will be implemented […]
Last November we updated you on the EAT’s ruling that Uber drivers should be classified as ‘workers’ and not self-employed. Now one of the most high-profile […]
The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has upheld a tribunal’s ruling that two Uber drivers were ‘workers’ and, therefore, entitled to worker benefits such as the National […]
In Williams v The Trustees of Swansea University Pension & Assurance Scheme and another the Court of Appeal stated that a disabled employee was not treated unfavourably (and […]
On 19 July 2017 the Parental Bereavement (Pay and Leave) Bill was introduced to Parliament. The Bill is expected to have a second reading in October […]
Back in September 2016 the case of Brettle v Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council decided that voluntary overtime payments should be included in calculating holiday pay, provided that […]
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