I Wonder How to Handle Redundancy Procedures for an Employee on Maternity Leave

• Posted2026-04-15 16:00
• AuthorAngelika Drzewiecka

Redundancy can be especially sensitive when it affects someone during a “protected period.” These protected periods include: During pregnancy During statutory maternity leave Up to 18 months after the birth (an additional protected period...

In the Autumn Budget 2025, Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced that the inheritance tax threshold will remain frozen until April 2031, despite property and other asset prices continuing to rise. This means more people are likely to fall above the current...

I wonder how I can make internal secondments work for my business?

• Posted2026-04-08 14:09
• AuthorSarah Whitemore

Internal secondments are a common tool employers use to cover short-term needs or specific projects. Essentially, they involve moving an employee from their usual role to a temporary position, with the expectation that they will return to their original role...