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For more than 10 years we have provided companies of all sizes and in a variety of sectors with uncomplicated, innovative and affordable human resources advice and on-site support ensuring that your people are an asset to your company and not a liability.

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With the National Minimum Wage (NMW) now almost fifteen years old, and with another increase pending on 1st April 2017 HMRC have issued a list of the most elaborate excuses they've been given by employers for not paying the appropriate rates:

Christmas Party Season Is Upon Us ...

Alan Kitto

As Christmas draws ever closer, we wanted to take the opportunity to of saying that it’s been a huge pleasure working with you this year and we hope that you’re able to recharge your spent batteries over the Christmas period ready for what I very much hope will be a prosperous 2024.

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Putting the HR into Christmas

Alan Kitto

During the Christmas period companies face a minefield of potential HR challenges and we feel the best way to deal with these is to be prepared. Typically the challenges come from four main areas …

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Government Consultation on Statutory Sick Pay

Alan Kitto

Please make your views known by taking part in the consultation, it’s a few short questions and shouldn’t take long, I feel that the proposed changes will disproportionately affect small and medium-sized businesses and as such it’s important that your views are heard before any final decisions are made.

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Employers Obligation to Prevent Sexual Harassment

Alan Kitto

The law on sexual harassment in the workplace has been updated as of 26th October 2024, introducing several key changes and additional obligations for employers in the UK. The primary legislation governing these changes is the Equality Act 2010 (Amendment).

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The Right to Disconnect

Alan Kitto

The Government is preparing to introduce new legislation aimed at ensuring employees have the right to disconnect from work outside of their contracted hours. This move is part of a broader initiative to improve work-life balance and protect workers' mental health and well-being.

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The King's Speech

Alan Kitto

A little over a week ago, in the King’s Speech to Parliament, the new Government laid out its planned changes to employment law, as previously outlined in its manifesto and Plan to Make Work Pay.

The new Employment Rights Bill will include ….

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Labour's Plan to 'Make Work Pay'

Alan Kitto

Ahead of the general election on 4th July 2024, the Labour Party has published its "Making Work Pay" document, which outlines significant proposed changes to UK employment law.

Here are the key points ….

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HR Is Not Your Friend ....

Alan Kitto

Human Resources (HR) departments have long been viewed with a mix of reverence and scepticism. Employees often find themselves caught in the middle of HR's dual roles: being a supportive presence and a staunch protector of the company's interests. This duality can create confusion and mistrust. However, understanding what HR truly is can help demystify its functions and foster a more realistic relationship between employees and the HR department.

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Holidays, Holiday Pay and Paternity Leave

Alan Kitto

The Government has issued new guidance on the most recent changes to the law surrounding Holiday Pay and new legislation has been drafted that will effect changes to Paternity Leave and will apply in all cases where the effective week of childbirth (EWC) is on or after 6th April 2024.

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