Fertility Treatment and the Workplace In recent years, workplaces have increasingly recognised the importance of supporting employees through various life stages and challenges. One such area that has gained attention is fertility treatment. Navigating fertility treatment while maintaining a career…
At My Law Solicitors, we have the privilege of working closely with business owners from various sectors. This gives us a unique perspective on the often-overlooked challenges they face. While much is said about employee well-being and mental health,…
Invisible Disabilities I recently spoke to a client who received a call from an employee where the employee disclosed having a disability. However, the client found themselves puzzled because the employee displayed exceptional job performance, and there were no visible…
Most employers do not intend to unfairly dismiss, it can happen unintentionally – and it can be a costly mistake to make. Recent statistics indicate that the average pay out for unfair dismissal claims in 2022/23 in the UK was…
The UK construction industry encounters significant employment law challenges that require strategic solutions. Our specialised law firm is able to support your construction business in effectively managing these issues while ensuring legal compliance. In this article, we shall delve into…
What happens if an employee takes a declined holiday request as sick leave? Anonymous Company An employee of ours submitted a 5-day holiday request to their line manager this month. Due to three other staff already having the same week…
Pete’s story I resigned from my job last month and I am now 1 month into my 3 months notice period. This week I received a letter from HR stating I owe the company £600 to cover training costs. …
When should I tell my employer I’m pregnant? Samantha’s story After a tough interview process, I was recently offered my dream job working for a professional services firm. I started a few weeks ago, but on my second day of…
Is there a use for AI in the workplace? Many of us have recently become familiar with Chat GPT, an artificial intelligence chatbot. But how many of us are using Chat GPT for work? and should we? Recently, I have…
MyHR Support In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, it is crucial for businesses to ensure there is a healthy working environment to help promote productivity and equality within their workplace. It is just as important for businesses to comply with…