As use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help with employee recruitment increases, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has published guidance on key data protection considerations. While AI tools can help you improve efficiency in the hiring, there is...
Last week was Stress Awareness Week 2024. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) used the occasion to remind employers of their need to carry out their legal duty to prevent work-related stress and support good mental health at work. According to HSE figures, 17.1...
The government has announced the new National Minimum Wage (NMW) rates that will apply from 1 April 2025. These are as follows: 1 April 2025 – 31 March 2026 1 April 2024 – 31 March 2025 National Living Wage (Age 21 and over) £12.21 £11.44 18-20 Year Old Rate...
Two days before the Budget, the Prime Minister announced that the cap for single bus fares would be increased to £3 from its current £2. The current fare cap is due to expire at the end of 2024. Without intervention, prices for some routes looked set to rise...
From 26 October 2024, employers were given a new legal duty to take “reasonable steps” to prevent sexual harassment of employees. This duty requires employers to anticipate when sexual harassment may occur and take reasonable steps to prevent it. If sexual harassment...
In today’s digitally connected world, social inclusion has extended into virtual spaces, and young people are increasingly exchanging personal information to stay connected with friends and access social media platforms. This trend has raised significant privacy...