There was a time when menopause simply wasn’t talked about at work. Women were expected to carry on regardless, quietly managing symptoms that could range from inconvenient to completely debilitating. Brain fog was dismissed as forgetfulness, anxiety mistaken for a lack of confidence, and exhaustion attributed to being ‘too busy . Thankfully, those days are … Read more
The quieter summer months are a classic time for businesses to wind down, catch up, and plan for the future. However, treating the upcoming months purely as a period of relaxation would be a mistake. Behind the scenes, a wave of regulatory changes and compliance deadlines is approaching. Focusing on key developments across employment law, … Read more
By Angela Da Silva, HR Consultant & Founder of ‘Your People, Our Team Ltd’ Hospitality has always rolled with the punches. New challenges arrive, the industry adapts, and service carries on. With the Employment Rights Act at the door (or on the pass), some operators are understandably asking: are we about to get fined? The … Read more
The landscape of employee sickness support is about to change significantly. From 6 April 2026, the Employment Rights Act 2025 introduces the most significant overhaul to Statutory Sick Pay since the rules were first introduced in 1983. The three-day waiting period will be abolished, meaning employees will be entitled to SSP from the very first … Read more
