Category: Employment law

Culture and change

6 ways to embed Equality, Diversity and Inclusion into your business

Having a diverse and inclusive workplace is important not only ethically but also for improving employee morale, boosting innovation and enhancing business success. It’s not enough for employers to express their commitment to diversity and inclusion in their mission statements and policies. Employers must ensure the concept is embedded in their organisations and that their equality, diversity and inclusion policies are implemented fully and reviewed regularly. 1.Train people managers in diversity and inclusion A working knowledge of discrimination law is crucial to the successful functioning of any organisation. It is…

19th September 2022

Employment contracts

Q: Can an employer cancel a workers pre-booked holiday?

It is generally understood by employers that they can refuse employee requests for particular dates and time periods of annual leave and dictate when it must be taken, but can leave that has been pre-booked by agreement be cancelled and, if so, how? If there is a good business reason for cancellation, such as a new critical deadline, increased workload or unexpected staff absences, an employer might reasonably be able to cancel pre-booked leave. It is advisable to set out in your employee’s contracts of employment the circumstances under which…

9th September 2022

Employment law

Q: Do I need to get an employee or a contractor to sign a Non – Disclosure Agreement (NDA)?

Even if your company doesn’t have top-secret information, like code for a killer new social network or the recipe for Coca-Cola, you have other types of valuable information that need to remain confidential or private. It could be your customer list, your financial records, or ideas for a new marketing campaign. So how can you protect that information? Many people think that a NDA is the answer! What is a NDA? A NDA is basically a contract that binds someone to keep a secret. Its main purpose is to create…

5th September 2022

Employment law

Q: What do I need to do as a business, if an employee is being sexually harassed by one of our customers?

Firstly, take this seriously! Don’t brush it off because it’s a customer or a supplier, you need to investigate this matter thoroughly and make sure that your employee is ok. Such a sensitive matter needs to be handled with care and sensitivity and you should seek HR advice to help you manage this matter in the right way. The government has published its response to a consultation on workplace sexual harassment, confirming a new duty for employers to prevent sexual and customer or third-party harassment. This is likely to include…

5th September 2022

Employment contracts

Q: How do I work out holiday for term time workers?

In July’s Top 5 HR Questions, we answered a question about how to calculate term time workers holiday. However, since then, there has been a decision on how to calculate holiday for workers with variable hours/term time workers in the case of Harpur Trust v Brazel. This case has taken over 7 years to reach its conclusion, and the Supreme Court’s judgment in this matter has now been confirmed just a few weeks ago, so please read this important update. Background This case involved a very specific set of circumstances…

5th September 2022

Employment law

Q: An employee has told me that I can accept a fit note from their pharmacist – is this right?

In order to reduce pressure on doctors, particularly GPs, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) have proposed that nurses, occupational therapists, pharmacists and physiotherapists should be able to certify and issue fit notes. For anyone who has been off work with illness for more than seven days, a fit note provides evidence to their employer about the absence and any relevant advice on how to support the employee to remain in or return to work. The new rules will come…

5th September 2022

Culture and change

Weetabix’s approach to EDI is Inclusion Without Exception

Employee inclusion is an important part of any workplace. Enabling employees to bring their whole selves to work and encouraging and empowering individuality is key. A CIPD blog post explained that inclusion at work occurs “when people feel valued and accepted in their team and in the wider organisation, without having to conform.” The post went on to explain that “inclusive organisations support employees, regardless of their background or circumstance, to thrive at work.” Being able to thrive in an inclusive organisation that celebrates individuality is something that today’s candidate-led…

3rd August 2022

Culture and change

What are you doing in your business to support Equality, Diversity & Inclusion?

What do we really understand about Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)? Interest in EDI has boomed in recent years – both in the wider political spheres of the Western world and in a more focused way in the workplace. The intense focus on EDI has facilitated open conversations around sensitive subjects – but often with little discussion about how to practically implement EDI policies and practices, as well as training for all your staff to ensure they are aware of their obligations too. With identity politics in the news recently…

3rd August 2022

Culture and change

Find out what Virgin Media are doing to ensure they can attract and retain top talent into their team as well as increasing their profits

When Virgin Media and O2 announced they would be merging in a £31billion mega deal last summer (2021), the newly united firm’s Chief Executive, Lutz Schüler, promised to “connect more people to the things they love (and) support communities across the country.” Nisha Marwaha is their Director, People Relations and Diversity, Equality and Inclusion. Marwaha explained that, at Virgin Media O2, there’s a compelling business case for diverse representation. She stated: “I think there’s a higher likelihood of outperformance (against the competition) with the more diversity you have and given…

3rd August 2022

Culture and change

5 Misconceptions about Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

What do we really understand about Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)? Interest in EDI has boomed in recent years – but often with little discussion about how to practically implement EDI policies and practices. With identity politics in the news right now following the recent decision to ban transgender men and women from participating in certain sports, it’s easy to fixate on awareness and neglect actionable change that implements the EDI values a business wishes to uphold. However, EDI doesn’t have to be an intimidating subject, and making it easier…

3rd August 2022

Category: Employment law

6 ways to embed Equality, Diversity and Inclusion into your business

Q: Can an employer cancel a workers pre-booked holiday?

Q: Do I need to get an employee or a contractor to sign a Non – Disclosure Agreement (NDA)?

Q: What do I need to do as a business, if an employee is being sexually harassed by one of our customers?

Q: How do I work out holiday for term time workers?

Q: An employee has told me that I can accept a fit note from their pharmacist – is this right?

Weetabix’s approach to EDI is Inclusion Without Exception

What are you doing in your business to support Equality, Diversity & Inclusion?

Find out what Virgin Media are doing to ensure they can attract and retain top talent into their team as well as increasing their profits

5 Misconceptions about Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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Your people | our passion | your success

© 2022 Meraki HR Solutions Ltd, Terms & Conditions | Privacy & Cookies | Sitemap

Meraki HR South:
Registered Address:
Unit 5 - The Workshed,
London Street,
Swindon
SN1 5DG

Meraki HR North:
Office Location:
Suite 4, Kendal Business Hub,
South Lakeland House,
Angel Yard, 21-23 Highgate,
Kendal, LA9 4DY

Meraki HR South:
Unit 5 - The Workshed,
London Street,
Swindon
SN1 5DG

Meraki HR North:
Suite 4, Kendal Business Hub,
South Lakeland House,
Angel Yard, 21-23 Highgate,
Kendal, LA9 4DY