Following last months’ blog, the government have now confirmed how Statutory Neonatal Care and Leave will work alongside existing Family Leave and Pay provisions.   A

NEWS FLASH On Monday 20th January, the Government confirmed that working families with babies in neonatal care will be entitled to additional time off as

Aaaaannnnnd breath. It’s over. You survived. Possibly only just, but we survived. Well done us.  Aren’t we great. And now it’s time to look at

Whilst everyone spends December preparing for their Christmas Party, The Helens start preparing for the fall out. (We haven’t had a Christmas party since the

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) published the final version of its updated guidance to support employers in complying with the new duty to

Unless you’ve been on a digital detox for the past few weeks (and if you have, we wish you well) – you’ll be aware of

Clients often ask how they can assist employees achieve their contractual duties, when they are diagnosed with a medical condition. In addition to the standard

We’re seeing a mixed bag when it comes to the recruitment needs of small businesses. They either can’t find the right staff and / or

Do you feel employment legislation is being written for the sole purpose of making your life as a business owner, more difficult?  You’re not alone. 

We hate to break it to you, but dogs in the workplace can be extremely stressful. Especially for those who are terrified and / or

Since the pandemic, we’ve predictably seen a significant increase in the number of flexible working applications to formalise working from home arrangements, the argument being

All employees now have the right to request flexible working from DAY ONE of employment, removing the 26 weeks qualifying service requirement.    The amendments