Sometimes it can all seem a bit of a minefield for employers when it comes to statutory rights to time off for parents. With a variety of “options” and certain rules regarding notice to be given; it is always wise to sense check the latest government regulations....
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Gender pay gap
Benefits of Employers Supporting Returner Employees into the Workplace
Returners are employees looking to return to the workplace following a career break, usually this is after a certain time period, so it is not just a return from parental leave or unpaid leave. Some employers can be hesitant to reemploy these employees as they can...
Gender Pay Gap – 2 Years In
Since 2017, any business with over 250 employees must report on the difference in average earnings between men and women. The reporting deadline for this year was 4th April 2019 and we now have data to allow a comparison on last years’ figures. The news is not what...
Equal Pay = Equal Value
Earlier this year the Court of appeal upheld a decision from the Employment Appeal Tribunal which will allow Asda store workers to compare themselves to warehouse workers in their on-going long running equal pay dispute. This will enable over 5,000 employees, both...
April Showers
As we approach the month of April, let’s give some reminders of employment law changes that are shortly to come into effect and might have an impact on your business, briefly; Be aware of second gender pay gap reporting deadlines that apply if you employ 250 or more...
Gender Pay Gap: Still an Issue?
In April 2019, reports will be released to assess gender pay gaps in businesses in the UK. Earlier this year, the annual reports revealed that a pay gap between men and women still exists and certain steps have been put in place in attempt to solve the issue. We seem...
Girls against the boys…
It seems particularly apt to talk today about the 'gender pay gap' as it was Equal Pay Day last Friday! And ironically, back in 1959, a suitably titled play, 'The Girls Against The Boys' closed its doors for the last time. With cast members including Dick Van Dyke,...