Upcoming Bank Holidays

Upcoming Bank Holidays   A reminder that on Monday 8th May 2023 there will be an additional bank holiday in respect of His Majesty’s Coronation. That will make 5 bank holidays coming up over the next 2 months: 7th April (Good Friday) 10th April (Easter Monday)...

Four Day Work Week

Four Day Work Week The vast majority of companies taking part in the largest trial of the four-day working week have opted to continue with the new pattern. Companies taking part were offered workshops and mentoring to help them rethink working practices. Staff were...

Vento Bands Update

The 2023 annual update to the Vento guidelines , which give compensation to injury to feelings in discrimination cases have been updated, As of the 6th April 2023 the bands will be: £1,100 to £11,200 for less serious cases £11,200 to £33,700 for cases that do not...

Right to Request Flexible Working from Day One

The government has now published its response to the consultation last year on flexible working laws. It has been decided that all employees will now have the right to request flexible working from day one. There is emphasis on request rather than have the right to be...