The legislation around parental leave changed on 8 March 2013, increasing from 13 weeks to 18 weeks. What does this mean for employers? You will need to update your employee handbooks to reflect these changes and ensure your employees are aware of this. What if I...
Iceland, the frozen food specialist which has stores across the UK, recently lost a tribunal claim where they had to pay £7000 to a former employee who successfully won her claim she was constructively dismissed. Ms Crisp who was employed by Iceland for approximately...
As of April 2024, the UK government has implemented a new increase in the National Living Wage, reflecting ongoing efforts to address inflation and support the cost of living for low-paid workers. In this blog post, we’ll explore what the National Living Wage is, its...
More and more companies have asked me recently to review their health and safety practices and produce risk assessments. As an employer, you have a legal obligation to provide a safe working environment for your employees, customers and visitors. The HR Booth can...
The number of confirmed cases of Legionnaire’s disease in Edinburgh has now reached 36, mostly in the south-west of the city. One person has already died and there are another 44 suspected cases. Legionnaire’s disease is not contagious but is a severe pneumonia-like...
Subject to approval by MPs, the RIDDOR regulations will change from 6 April 2012. RIDDOR is the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 which all employers must comply with. As the legislation stands, organisations must report...