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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...

Employee onboarding is more than just a checklist of tasks, it is another building block for a strong and lasting employment relationship. In the UK, businesses  are facing increasing challenges in retaining talent, a well-structured onboarding process can make...

What happened? Mr Johnston, who has dyslexia, applied for a permanent role at the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) after doing the job successfully for two years as a temp. But during the application process, a numeracy test with complex written...

Following the judgment, the Equality & Human Rights Commission has published an interim update on the practical implications of the UK Supreme Court judgment to highlight the main consequences of the judgment, primarily that: The Supreme Court ruled that...

At MUSE:HR, we believe that company values are the cornerstone of a thriving business. But what exactly are company values, and why should they matter to you? Let’s dive into the world of values, sprinkle in some fun facts, and give you a few self-reflection exercises...