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13 Aug, 24

Non-compete clause guide for employers

During my work as an HR consultant, I’ve recently noticed a trend among some clients to implement an overly restrictive non-compete clause in employment contracts. These clauses sometimes propose durations as long as 12 months and geographical restrictions covering absurd distances of up to 300 miles! This not only raises legal and ethical questions, but […]

17 Jul, 24

Key employment law changes promised by the new Labour government

A “New Deal for Working People” is one of the key pledges of the new Labour government, so what employment law changes could be on the way? In this article, I highlight how the new rules could soon impact employers… Day one employment rights Labour wants new employees to benefit from key rights from their […]

10 Jun, 24

Why small businesses need a whistleblowing policy

Many employers only associate whistleblowing in the workplace with big firms. However, as an HR consultant, I have had to deal with a recent case involving one of my SME clients. In this article, I will outline why small businesses require a whistleblowing policy. Several high-profile whistleblowers have caught the attention of the national press, […]

23 May, 24

How a robust absence policy can combat a ‘sick note’ culture

The Government recently announced new plans to combat the UK’s sick note culture as it tries to return more people to the workplace. In this article, I cover how a robust absence policy can help small businesses suffering from high levels of sick leave. In April 2024 Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced new welfare plans […]

23 Apr, 24

Celebrating 10 years of offering professional HR support

On Monday April 22, 2024, I was thrilled to mark a significant milestone as JT HRConsultancy celebrated its 10th anniversary of offering professional HR support. In this article, I look back on the past decade of ups and downs as a small business owner… According to statistics published by LinkedIn, approximately 20% of small businesses […]

08 Apr, 24

Sexual harassment: advice for employers

The issue of sexual harassment reared its ugly head again recently when a serious complaint landed on the desk of one of my clients. A new starter, on their first day at the company, was asked inappropriate questions by an older employee. The changes in society regarding gay and trans rights mean that more and […]

12 Mar, 24

New advice on menopause for employers

Menopause symptoms could now be classed as a disability, so employers need to get up to speed to ensure they are supporting staff and complying with the law. In this article, we cover everything you need to know… The changes are the result of an employment tribunal brought by a female social worker against her […]

12 Feb, 24

Employment status: a quick guide for employers and workers

The rise in popularity of the gig economy and outsourcing business services has blurred the employment status boundaries. In this article, we highlight the importance of understanding the legal distinctions between employees, workers and self-employed/independent contractors. The problem is that the differences are not as straightforward as employers might wish, with the criteria for each […]

16 Jan, 24

Helping employers manage the National Minimum Wage increase

Back in November 2023, the UK Government announced it was accepting the Low Pay Commission’s recommendations on a National Minimum Wage increase. In this blog, I will help to guide employers through managing the effects of the largest-ever minimum wage increase… The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) estimates that the changes will affect around […]

07 Dec, 23

Tackling the tricky issue of an employee with body odour

As an HR consultant, I am sometimes faced with a sensitive issue that needs addressing in the workplace – such as an employee with body odour. In this article, I offer a way forward for employers who wish to deal with the problem professionally. When you receive a complaint about an employee, you need to […]

Non-compete clause guide for employers

Key employment law changes promised by the new Labour government

Why small businesses need a whistleblowing policy

How a robust absence policy can combat a ‘sick note’ culture

Celebrating 10 years of offering professional HR support

Sexual harassment: advice for employers

New advice on menopause for employers

Employment status: a quick guide for employers and workers

Helping employers manage the National Minimum Wage increase

Tackling the tricky issue of an employee with body odour

Non-compete clause guide for employers

Key employment law changes promised by the new Labour government

Why small businesses need a whistleblowing policy

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