EHRC warns McDonald’s of legal action for harassment against 1,400 branches
The Equality and Human Rights Commission has sent a letter to all McDonald’s branches in England, Scotland and Wales to warn them that they could be held accountable if the owners fail to protect their staff against sexual harassment. Alistair Macrow , UK’s chief executive, was questioned by MPs earlier this year after BBC investigations […]
You’ll be surprised to learn who is a skilled worker for visa purposes
Canine beautician is one of the eligible professions for Skilled Worker Visas. It also includes “immigration officer ‘. Immigration laws are complex. There are many expensive lawyers. Home Office fees can be high, and the guidance is constantly changing. They can lead to amusing omissions and bizarre juxtapositions. Rob McNeil is the head of media […]
Multinationals downplay DEI achievements as a response to US policy
As the hostility toward such programs continues to grow in the US and Europe, fewer UK-owned companies will declare their commitment to DEI. GQ Littler, a UK law firm, has carried out research on the level of concern about the future of Corporate DEI. The study found that while most US federal contractors (74%) were […]
Visa restrictions for employers in the care sector tightened
According to new rules presented before the parliament this week, employers in the care sector are now required to give priority to hiring workers from England. Care providers will have to prove, starting on 9 April 2019, that they’ve already tried to hire someone in the country who needs a new visa sponsor. The government […]
The company is expanding its recruitment of veterans in order to meet the UK skill shortage
Schneider Electric has increased its recruitment of ex-military personnel to help close the UK’s skill gap in energy management, automation and other areas. The French multinational intends to double the number of recruits through its Veterans Talent Programme by 2025. This will increase from 6 to 13 recruits. The program, which includes classroom and on-the […]
Mark Leisegang – What can HR leaders learn from Six Nations Rugby players?
Rugby is a physically and mentally demanding sport. Have you ever thought about what it would be like to play rugby? Rugby players are constantly pushed to their limits by constant contact, tackles and scrums. They must also maintain their mental focus while battling fatigue. It is difficult to balance endurance and mental agility. It […]
Lawyers for employment demand a cash boost for the tribunal system
Employment Lawyers’ Association wants the government not to treat employment tribunals like a “poor relative” to other court cases. According to the latest statistics released by the Ministry of Justice in December 2024, the number of single-trial cases that were open increased from 33,000 in 2023 to 43,000 at the end of the quarter. The […]
Salary sacrifice: a solution to the NI Challenge
According to the Institute for Fiscal Studies, if the employer national insurance contribution (NIC) rate jumps to 15% in April 2025 from 6. to 6., the cost to employ someone earning a median wage will rise by PS900 per year. Salary exchange schemes, or salary sacrifice, will be increasingly popular in response. These allow employees […]
Cezanne acquires Occupop to expand its HR and payroll offerings
Cezanne, UK-based provider of HR and payroll software, announced that it has acquired Occupop. This Dublin-based company is known for its applicant-tracking system. This acquisition will integrate Occupop’s hiring platform with Cezanne’s suite of HR and payroll software. Cezanne offers software to automate HR and payroll processes including recruitment, onboarding and HR administration. It also […]
The investigation into the murder of Countess Chester is now being expanded to include staff
The Cheshire Constabulary is expanding its corporate manslaughter probe into neonatal death at the Countess of Chester Hospital, to include gross negligence by individuals. In October 2023, Cheshire Police announced that they had opened an investigation into corporate murder at the Countess of Chester NHS Foundation Trust following the conviction of serial killer Lucy Letby. […]