HR & Employment Law Insights

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We hope you enjoy the wide range of blog articles featured. We cover a wide range of topics including HR best practices, employment law updates, recruitment strategies, employee engagement, tips for effective people management, and addressing people challenges to help businesses navigate their HR needs with confidence.

Who are the best HR Consultants in Fife? (Reviews/Ratings)

At The HR Booth, we understand that every business is unique, with its own challenges and goals. That’s why, as a trusted HR consultancy in Fife, we take the time to understand our clients’ business culture and HR requirements. This approach allows us to craft...

What’s the difference between HR consultant and employment lawyer?

When businesses face complex workforce challenges, they often seek professional support to navigate the intricacies of employment matters. Two common sources of expertise are HR consultants and employment lawyers. But what is the difference between an HR consultant...

How to Conduct a Successful Year End Review

As the end of the year approaches, it’s the perfect time to reflect, evaluate performance, and set goals for the future. A year end review is essential for businesses looking to improve employee performance and strengthen organisational growth. A recent YouGov survey...

What role does a Trade Union Representative have at a disciplinary investigation?

'What is the role of trade union representative at disciplinary hearing?' This is one of the most popular questions we get asked about. It's important you fully understand the role of a union rep before you start the disciplinary process. We have created this article...

Bradford Factor | The Pros and Cons

The Bradford Factor is a widely used HR tool designed to measure and manage employee absenteeism. This formula is particularly effective in highlighting the disruptive impact of short, frequent absences compared to prolonged absences. However, while this can be an...

Terminating an Employee with Mental Health Issues UK

Mental health awareness is growing, but challenges still arise when addressing it in the workplace. Employers have a duty to support employees struggling with mental health issues, but what happens if the situation becomes untenable? When it comes to terminating an...

Pregnancy Risk Assessment: An Employers Guide

Conducting a pregnancy risk assessment is essential to ensure the health and safety of the pregnant employee and her unborn child. This assessment identifies potential workplace risks to pregnant employees. Neglecting to conduct one could result in serious...

Making a Position Redundant by Restructuring: Employer Guide

In the current economic climate, making a position redundant by restructuring has become a pressing consideration for many businesses. Rising operational costs and the recent increase in National Insurance contributions for employers are placing significant financial...

How to calculate redundancy pay for a redundant employee

If you are at the stage where you are working out how to calculate redundancy pay, you have already explored other options, followed the right redundancy process, told employees, gone through the consultations, and selected employees for redundancy. Or you may be here...

HR Consultancy Edinburgh: Expert HR Support for Your Business

As a leading HR consultancy Edinburgh, The HR Booth provides expert guidance and comprehensive HR solutions tailored to businesses across the city and the Lothians. Whether you’re a SME business or have a large organisation, our team of dedicated HR professionals are...

Outplacement Services: What are the Benefits?

Outplacement services are becoming increasingly important as more businesses face the challenge of managing redundancies. We’ve been supporting many organisations recently through this difficult process, helping them handle it with care and integrity. Redundancies are...

Return to Office: Balancing Employer Goals and Employee Rights

The topic of "return to office" has been a highly debated one as businesses adjust their workforce strategies. While remote working was a necessity during the pandemic, employers are now encouraging employees to return to the workplace, citing reasons from improved...

Zero Hours Contracts Guide for Employers

Zero hours contracts have become a prominent feature in the modern workplace, sparking considerable debate among employers, employees, and policymakers. These contracts, which do not guarantee a minimum number of hours, provide flexibility for both businesses and...

Zero Hours Contracts Rights Update | Employment Rights Bill

The UK government’s recent Employment Law Bill could significantly shape the future of zero-hours contracts rights. These contracts, often associated with flexibility and unpredictability, are prevalent in sectors like retail, hospitality, and care. However, as...

Managing People | Ask The Expert – Lynn

Managing people effectively is crucial for any organisation’s success, and line managers play a pivotal role in this. They are often the primary link between employees and the business, responsible for creating an environment where team members feel motivated,...

Employment Rights Bill: Preparing for Flexible Working Request Reforms

The UK Employment Rights Bill, with its latest flexible working request reforms, is set to transform the workplace landscape. This legislation focuses on making flexible working a default right, rather than a privilege. This marks a significant shift for both...

The Latest on Zero-hours contract holiday pay

According to ONS figures, as of March this year, around 1,030,000 employees in the UK are on zero-hour contracts. If you employ staff on this type of contract, it's essential to understand and clearly outline zero-hours contract holiday pay and entitlements. In this...

Sexual Harassment in the Workplace | Ask The Expert – Jenna

Sexual harassment in the workplace is an urgent and growing issue in the UK, demanding a proactive response from HR teams and organisations. Tribunal cases in the UK related to sexual harassment increased by 7% from January to September 2024, rising to 125 cases from...

Labour Employment Rights Bill: Understanding Day One Rights

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...

Understanding the New Employment Allocation of Tips Act 2023

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...

Autumn Budget: how this affects UK businesses

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...