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What is the Licensing Act?

From theatres to restaurants – alcohol sales play a huge part across numerous business sectors. However, only employers with the right paperwork are allowed to sell or supply it on their premises. The Licensing Act is a law that regulates the sale of alcohol, late-night refreshments, and entertainment. The Act isn’t just for outlining the rules on permits. It also promotes duties towards managing the aftermath of alcohol overconsumption.

How to Conduct a LOLER Inspection

From manufacturing to care, there are many businesses that use lifting as part of their daily practices. One of the most important laws that covers this technique is the ‘Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER)’. Let’s take a look at how to conduct a LOLER inspection within your workplace.

What does LOLER stand for?

In this guide, we’ll look at what LOLER stands for, what equipment it applies to, and what happens if your business breaches these health and safety rules.

What is the Protection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) Act?

Let’s look at what the Protection from Redundancy Act 2023 includes, and what the consequences are for not complying with the new law.

What is the Right to Switch Off?

Labour’s ‘Right to Switch Off’ proposal is currently being discussed, with intentions to add it to the much-awaited Employment Rights Bill 2024. The proposal aims to tackle work intensity and remedy poor working practices found across British businesses. Whilst the concept is still being discussed, employers must ensure their business is ready to comply with the legislative change.

What is the Worker Protection Act?

On the 26th of October 2024, the UK government will pass a new law entitled, ‘The Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality) Act 2023’. The aim of the act is to crackdown on workplace sexual harassment, as well as emphasising preventive duties for employers.

Top 5 HR Advisory questions on working over Christmas

While many are proactive and book time off over Christmas well in advance, others don’t. In fact it may be the case that you need staff in all over the Christmas period and so can’t authorise annual leave.

2024 Employment Law Updates

2024 brought employers more employment law changes then we’ve seen in a long time. And from what the Government have said, employers should expect many more changes to come. HR teams across the land were asked to update their processes from, literally the very first day of 2024.

Institute highlights a new frontier in surveillance and privacy at work

Offered as a bridge between the Employment Rights Bill and the Data (Use and Access) Bill, both of which are making their way through Parliament, Data on Our Minds: Affective Computing at Work is a major new report produced by the Institute for the Future of Work (IFOW).

Getting your business ready for the end of the year

As the end of 2024 draws ever closer, whether it’s planning when to start winding down for an annual shutdown or gearing up for a busy season ahead, there’s a lot to think about. Let’s explore some of the HR issues that employers might face and practical tips on dealing with them.

New plans revealed to save small firms £22,000 a year and improve access to cash

A new ‘Fair Payment Code’ is being launched to address the problems with late payments, with research showing that SMEs are on average owed £22,000 a year.

A word from our founder: Looking ahead to a new year

As we come to the end of another great year, now is the time to look back and reflect on some key takeaways before we look ahead at what’s coming…

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Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy Template - Free Download

Establishing an anti-bribery and corruption policy is one of the major ways you can prevent it from arising in your business.

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