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October marks Menopause Awareness Month and thankfully, it’s no longer a silent subject. It’s now firmly on the HR and business agenda, and rightly so. Did you know that 90% of women say menopause affects their ability to do their job? Yet nearly half haven’t spoken...

A warehouse operative has won a claim for unfair dismissal after being accused of faking illness and told he could either resign, face dismissal through a capability process, or risk referral to the police. The employee had been off work with chronic back pain and was...

A recent tribunal has ruled that noisy younger colleagues irritating an older worker doesn’t amount to age discrimination. Catherine Ritchie, a 66-year-old booking administrator at Goom Electrical, argued that her younger co-workers’ “noisy and disruptive” behaviour...

In a powerful reminder of the importance of process, communication, and compassion, a senior recruiter has been awarded nearly £188,000 after being unfairly dismissed and discriminated against following a serious health crisis. What happened? Darron Blewitt, a senior...

Menopause is no longer a “taboo” topic and it shouldn't be a legal minefield either. But new data shows it’s fast becoming one. According to law firm Nockolds, menopause was cited in over 200 employment tribunal cases last year up from just 64 in 2022. Claims include...

Working parents across the UK are facing major challenges this summer as they juggle full-time jobs with childcare. A new survey by Pregnant Then Screwed, involving 1,176 UK parents, reveals that 26% had to take unpaid leave during the school holidays to care for...

Being a people manager is often described as one of the most fulfilling roles in the workplace, yet it can also be one of the most draining. Managers are responsible for guiding their teams to success, fostering professional growth, and creating a positive work...

Analysis from the ONS shows that sickness absence rates in the UK narrowly declined from 2023 to 2024. The annual sickness absence rate fell from 2.3% to 2% of working hours lost. In 2024, UK workers lost 148.9 million working days due to sickness or injury....

William Hill has been ordered to pay £68,065 to former head of search Joe Tobin, after an employment tribunal ruled, he was unfairly dismissed over sexual harassment allegations. The issue? The company’s internal investigation was flawed: CCTV wasn’t reviewed, key...

A restaurant worker, Mr T, was summarily dismissed for multiple alleged misconducts like lateness, phone use, and a drop in sales with no warnings or proper process. He hadn’t been investigated, heard, or given a genuine right to appeal. The tribunal ruled it was...

On 1st July 2025 the Government published its official roadmap timetable, outlining the rollout of key employment law reforms under the new Bill. These changes will be introduced in phases, with common commencement dates of 6 April and 1 October each year. Here’s...

Imagine starting a new job and feeling completely lost, like being handed a map with no directions. That’s where company handbooks and policies come in. These documents are the unsung heroes of the workplace, providing employees with a clear understanding of their...