Pregnancy discrimination case reminder

Pregnancy discrimination case reminder

In the recent case of Ms N Hinds v Mitie Limited, Hinds received £350,000 as a result of the employer’s failure to support Hinds or adhere to their own policy and procedures.This case provides a stark reminder of the risks around pregnancy discrimination.From October...
Increase in SSP for low earners

Increase in SSP for low earners

Those earning below the Lower Earnings Limit (LEL) per week (currently £123 but due to increase to £125 in April) are not currently eligible to receive SSP.When it comes into force, the Employment Rights Bill will give employees the right to claim SSP from the first...
The £22k risk

The £22k risk

The £22k risk of not following your internal processWhilst there is a code of practice for disciplinary dismissals that employers must follow, dismissals for performance reasons do not follow the same code, nor do they have their own code.So, you may be fooled into...
To return or not to return

To return or not to return

To return or not to return… That is the questionWith the recent Panorama documentary asking the question on whether we should still be working from home, the return to office debate is back in the news.Lord Stuart Rose, former chairman of M&S, Asda and...
Neonatal Care Leave

Neonatal Care Leave

To support families with babies in neonatal care, the Government will be providing eligible parents with up to 12 weeks’ leave and pay, allowing parents to stay with their baby while in the hospital.With effect from the 6th of April 2025, the Neonatal Care (Leave and...