Job-sharing is a flexible work arrangement in which two or more employees share the responsibilities and duties of a single full-time role. This arrangement allows employees to divide the workload and responsibilities, often splitting the work hours and days...
The Protection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) Act introduces new safeguards, particularly for those who are pregnant or have recently returned from parental leave, giving them priority status for redeployment opportunities in instances of...
Traditionally, employers resort to layoffs during recessions to save money. Companies continue to cling to the idea that reducing staff will provide the best, fastest, or easiest solution to financial problems. Eighty-five percent of respondents rated job...
An employment contract is the most important document between an employer and an employee. It sets out the terms of the employment including probationary period, salary, location and hours of work, holiday entitlement and notice periods to name a few. The...
Businesses must ensure they do not paint themselves in artificial shades when pushing their environmental credentials. It follows the news that Shell has been found guilty of 'greenwashing' with an advertising campaign themed '...
With increasing rates of re-marriage and the resulting blended families, parents need to consider taking action to ensure their children inherit as intended. Any fans of the mega-hit TV series Succession, which follows the fortunes of the Roy...
In most cases it will be clear when an employee has resigned from their job. However, when a resignation is uttered following a tense workplace dispute the position may be less clear. Sometimes employees regret being overly hasty and try to retract their...