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Domestic Abuse & The Workplace: A Potential New Employment Right
Domestic abuse can take the form of physical violence, emotional, coercive, psychological, economic or sexual abuse. The Domestic Abuse Act 2021 introduced, for the first time,…
Key Updates to Statutory Payment Rates for the New Tax Year 2025/2026
The Government has announced increases in statutory payments made to employees to take effect from April 2025. Please note that with effect from 1 April…
Are Employees Legally Entitled to Time Off Work for Religious Holidays?
In March, religious holidays will be celebrated across the world, particularly for Muslims, Christians and Hindus. 28 February 2025 – 30 March 2025: Ramadan and…
Does Your Business Have a Plan in Place for Adverse Weather Conditions?
Planning For Snow Days and Adverse Weather Conditions As cold spikes and adverse weather events hit the UK, this can create chaos for employers and…
The New Duty to Prevent Sexual Harassment: A Comprehensive Overview
The New Duty to Prevent Sexual Harassment: A Comprehensive Overview A new duty to take ‘all reasonable steps’ to prevent sexual harassment has been introduced…
World Menopause Day – 18th October 2024
World Menopause Day – 18th October 2024 The purpose of this day is to raise awareness, break the stigma and highlight support available for improving…
Employment Rights Bill
Employment Rights Bill The media has been closely covering the government’s newly published Employment Rights Bill 2024 (‘the Bill’). Amongst all the reports, discussions and…
World Mental Health Day 2024: ‘It is Time to Prioritise Mental Health in the Workplace’.
World Mental Health Day 2024: ‘It is Time to Prioritise Mental Health in the Workplace’. Every year, World Mental Health Day is celebrated on 10…
Rix & Kay – a unique ethos where all staff are valued
Rix & Kay – a unique ethos where all staff are valued Industry peers praise Rix & Kay in the latest edition of Legal 500…