HR & Employment Law Insights

The Labour Employment Rights Bill represents a pivotal shift in UK employment with sweeping reforms aimed at enhancing workers' rights and promoting fairer workplaces. A key focus of this legislation is the introduction of enhanced "Day One" rights and updates to...

From 1st October 2024, under the Employment Allocation of Tips Act 2023, employers must ensure that tips, gratuities, and service charges are given to their workers in full, without deductions, and are distributed fairly and transparently. The treatment of tips in the...

In the first Autumn budget since the Labour Government came into power, Chancellor, Rachel Reeves announced a range of measures to ''fix the foundations of the economy and deliver change by protecting working people.''  Most significant measures included an increase...

In today's dynamic business world, companies need to be agile and innovative to stay competitive. One of the most effective ways to achieve this is by broadening employees' skills and experience. Secondments are an increasingly popular approach to achieving this. This...

Constructive dismissal is a term used in UK employment law to describe situations where an employee feels they have no choice but to resign due to their employer's conduct. When an employee successfully proves this in a tribunal, they may be awarded a constructive...

Neurodiversity refers to the natural variations in the human brain and encompasses forms of neurodivergence such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and dyspraxia. This term highlights the vast range of variations individuals perceive and process information, communicate, and...

We are excited to welcome back Shannon, our Marketing Executive, who has returned to work after eight-months of maternity leave. As Shannon settles back into her role, we thought it would be a great opportunity to catch up with her. We asked her a few questions so you...

The new sexual harassment duty is set to come in to force on 26th October 2024. This will mean employers have greater responsibilities to “take reasonable steps” to protect their employees from sexual harassment. This shifts the burden from reactive measures, where...

As an employer, it can be frustrating and challenging when an employee is Calling in Sick on a Declined Holiday. This may not only feel very suspicious, it can also create tensions within the workplace. However, Even if you feel strongly that the absence is not...

A staff appraisal, also known as a performance review or evaluation, is a crucial process within any organisation. It offers an opportunity for employers and employees to discuss performance, set future goals, and identify areas for development. Understanding the...

The long-awaited draft Employment Rights Bill was finally published on Thursday 10th October, marking a pivotal moment for employment law in the UK. As part of Labour's ambitious new deal, the bill promises sweeping changes aimed at improving job security, worker...

Rennie has successfully completed his Digital Marketing Apprenticeship with The HR Booth!  Over the past 10 months, Rennie has been working through his portfolio and has completed a Diploma in Digital Marketing.  Not only that, Rennie has been working with us as a...

It has been a busy September for The HR Booth team! There has been various highlights as we have been out & about at events as well as appearing on podcasts, and you can read all about it below. We attended the Fife Business Expo in Dunfermline. It was great to...

One of the common topics we are asked about is around absence management and how many sick days per year an employee can take in the UK. While there isn’t a fixed number of sick days allowed by law, there are clear guidelines on Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) and best...

We have some upcoming events that we would like to share with you. To make this easier, we've put all the links and information that you need for these events, into one short article. All of the following events will be held in-person at our Glenrothes office in...

Let's take a look at our Highlights of the Month for August 2024. In Conversation with DYW Scotland We spoke to Michelle from DYW Scotland on who they are, what they do and what they can offer to young people within Scotland. It was a pleasure to embrace their No...

Latest Podcast Episode Check out the latest episode of our podcast which covers managing performance through having regular feedback sessions with your employees. Alistair also covers the topic of difficult conversations in the workplace.The Importance of Performance...

Employee Burnout Burnout is something that the majority, if not all, of employees will experience at some point in their working lives. As much as we’d like to, it is impossible to give 100% of effort to everything at all times. Especially when you factor in...

In case you missed it – Novak Djokovic finally won gold at The Olympics. First things first, well done Novak! (Although Andy Murray is by far the better player!). Here’s how we can help you achieve the gold standard, through recruitment. An essential part of human...

For the last four weeks, we have had Abby working with us in the office. Abby is part of the Career Ready programme.   What is the Career Ready programme? Career Ready are an organisation who provide young people with skills, knowledge and experience in a working...

Today marks International Self-Care day, highlighting the benefits of a healthy lifestyle, through the form of self-care. How does this, as an employer, relate to you? The standard workplace shift pattern is 9am to 5pm, which is eight hours long. Work this shift five...