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Managing the menopause at work

Wednesday, 18 October, is World Menopause Day.

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Right-to-rent crackdown

Residential landlords in the sight line over illegal renters

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The Intestacy Rules

In July 2023, the statutory legacy due to a surviving spouse or civil partner under the Intestacy Rules increased from £270,000 to £322,000.

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Fire and rehire – is it a good idea?

The Government is analysing feedback on its draft statutory Code of Practice tackling the use of 'fire and rehire'. But what does this mean to employers?

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A step towards family and maternity leave security

The Protection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) Bill 2022-23 is to be heard before the Lords on 19 May 2023.

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Significant duties set to fall on employers

The Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Bill. A Private Members' Bill (Ballot Bill) which originated in the House of Commons, Session 2022-23

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Spotlight on equal pay

Equal pay is a legal obligation. In recent months it has hit the headlines, with Ryanair notably coming under fire for inequality in pay between the sexes.

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WCs in takeaways and the workplace

The relevance of a relevant place…

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When mini breaks just don’t cut it

Tribunal says twenty-minute rest periods for workers should be given in one run, not as a series of mini breaks

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The power of performance management

Karen Cole looks at what performance management is and why when done properly it's worthwhile

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Making sure the work environment is safe

Winter has slammed into the UK with a vengeance this year, with record snowfalls and Arctic winds blasting the length of Britain

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Businesses face bigger penalties on data leaks

Businesses are on a final countdown to the introduction of the General Data Protection Regulation in May 2018, bringing with it tighter rules and greater penalties for data processing, and the outcome of a landmark High Court case has made the preparation even more pressing.

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