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    Who is the Fair Work Agency?

    The Government is set to establish the new ‘Fair Work Agency’ – a strong, recognisable, single brand that will oversee the enforcement of employment rights.

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  • What is the Law on Fire Sprinklers in Care Homes?

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    What is the Law on Fire Sprinklers in Care Homes?

    Statistics from the Fire Protection Association found that 485 fire incidents were found in care homes in 2023/24

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    • Employment Law
  • How to Manage Multiple Retail Store Locations

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    How to Manage Multiple Retail Store Locations

    Having one flagship store is a success in itself. However, some retailers choose to open multiple sites to further increase sales revenue, customer footfall, and brand awareness.

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    • Business Management
  • What is the Protection for Whistleblowing Bill?

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    What is the Protection for Whistleblowing Bill?

    In recent times, the government have called for major reform on whistleblowing legislations.

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    • Employment Law
  • What are Agricultural Workers’ Rights?

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    What are Agricultural Workers’ Rights?

    Whether you’re dealing with new seasonal packers or tenant staff, agricultural workers have access to a whole range of employment rights.

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    • Employment Law
  • How will the Domestic Abuse (Safe Leave) Bill Impact Employers?

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    How will the Domestic Abuse (Safe Leave) Bill Impact Employers?

    According to the Office of National Statistics (ONS), 4.6% of adults have experienced domestic abuse in 2024.

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    • Employment Rights Bill

Blog articles

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  • supreme court

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    Supreme Court rules on the definition of "sex" under the Equality Act 2010

    The Supreme Court, on 16th April 2025, handed down a significant ruling on the definition of “sex” within the Equality Act 2010.

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    • Employment Law
  • house of lords

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    Government to consider introducing paid carer's leave

    The issue of introducing paid carer's leave has been debated by the House of Lords during its second reading of the Employment Rights Bill.

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    • Employment Rights Bill
  • Employers National Insurance

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    National insurance hike to 15% kicks in from 6 April

    Employers were hit with a 1.2% increase in Class 1 national insurance contributions (NICs) on 6 April, raising cost of hiring a single employee by up to £900 a year

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    • Business Management
  • interest rates

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    Inflation fears keep interest rate frozen at 4.5%

    An overwhelming majority of Bank of England members voted to keep interest rates at 4.5%, as fears about inflation stalked the corridors of Threadneedle Street

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    • Employment Law
  • spring statement

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    Spring Statement: overview for HR

    The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, has delivered her first Spring Statement outlining the Government’s plans to bring about economic growth and stability.

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    • Employment Law
  • Employment Rights Bill

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    Further progress on the Employment Rights Bill

    After passing through the parliamentary stages in the House of Commons, the Employment Rights Bill is making further progress towards becoming law continuing its journey through the House of Lords.

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    • Employment Rights Bill

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