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From 11 September 2017, the following increases will be made to the injury to feelings bands:  - Lower band, less serious cases £1,000 to £8,000  - Middle band, more than less serious £8,000 to £25,000  - Upper band, serious cases...

EC Human Resources would actively encourage employers to "try out" potential new recruits before offering them a position with you. It is often a good way to see if both the company and the individual are a "fit" for each other. However, During the summer...

The government have released plans to publish its own data protection bill which will bring EU data protection legislation into the UK law.The legislation will give greater rights to individuals. There is a new "right to be forgotten" and people can ask companies to...

Employee absence is currently a major issue for UK businesses with employers facing a yearly bill of around £9 billion for sick pay. It is therefore important for companies to focus on introducing and improving current absence management strategies. The negative...

The limitation period for a claim under the Protection from Harassment Act (PHA 1997) is six years. This means that even if an employee has left your business, they can still bring a claim of harassment to a tribunal for up to six years. Normally, under the Equality...

Conflict happens in all organisations from time to time. It is important that conflict is managed at the earliest opportunity; prior to taking the issue to disciplinary / grievance meetings. The ACAS code of practice places an emphasis on early informal...

Although it is rare, suicide is a risk that every employer should plan for. There were close to 5,000 suicides in England in 2015, this equates to someone taking their life almost every two hours. Men are three times more likely to take their lives than women, while...

The Queen's Speech  The Queen’s speech which took place on 21 June, set out details of legislation that the government intends to carry over into, or introduce in, the 2017-19 Parliamentary session. Employment measures include: An increase in the national...

1) Unfair workloads and disparity between employees working hours2) Gossip and rumours3) Friendship groups and cliques4) Preferential treatment for some staff5) Negative attitudes towards the company6) Salary / wage differences7) Promotions and progression8) Staff...