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Amica HR Ltd are exhibiting at Europe’s largest Business Show for forward-thinking entrepreneurs and businesses. We wanted to let you know that we have some limited complimentary tickets available for …

As ever, Employment Law continues to make the headlines. The headlines are frequently about new case updates and new legislation. With everything already going on at work, it can prove …

  In September 2018, ACAS released new guidance on how to provide an employment reference. A job reference is often requested by prospective employers to ascertain whether the job applicant …

  From Pawternity Leave to dog-friendly offices. More and more employers have been recognising the importance that our pets play in our day to day lives. Whilst it’s not a …

Presenteeism and the pitfalls associated with an “always on” workplace culture have been a hot topic as of late with the recent supreme court case against Rentokil for expecting an …

With the Met Office warning that parts of Britain may be hotter than the Sahara this week, we’ve been wondering how the heat can affect our brains functioning at work. …

37 Million Brits tuned in to watch England play Croatia in our first semi-final match since 1966. While it wasn’t the outcome we were hoping for, we must consider this …

by Louise Norman, HR Assistant  Companies large and small have their work cut out for them as the 2018 World Cup is now in full swing and sickness absence will …

The holidays are approaching fast. For most, it’s a chance to enjoy a well-earned break in the sun. For students nearing graduation, it could be time to head to your …

“Not another one…” Over the past few months, most of you will probably have had this thought after opening your inbox to find it full of emails asking you to …

When someone you know is experiencing difficulties with their mental health, it’s only natural to want to help – but when that person is your employee, how do you walk …

It’s common knowledge that most employees need to feel like they can progress at work to stay motivated, but some research indicates the path to promotion could be changing. According …

This month, an employment tribunal awarded a former Primark retail assistant over £47,0000 in damages when she was constructively dismissed from their Oxford store after suffering harassment for being transgender. …

In the recent case of Chief Constable of Norfolk V. Coffey, the EAT ruled it was unlawful to reject a job applicant because the employer thinks they have a condition …

The short answer? Yes.   The long answer? Well that’s a little bit more complicated.  Whether it’s a case of misconduct or a performance issue, an instant resolution can be tempting when an employee just …

  CASE STUDY: This month saw a claim for constructive dismissal being brought against the Royal British Legion after one of their case officers, Carolyn Bickerstaff, claimed she was bullied …

On the 24th July, the Supreme Court ruled that tribunal fees were unlawful and must be scrapped. As employment tribunals are intended to provide a forum for the enforcement of …

When the Government announced the requirement for every business with more than 250 employees to create a gender pay gap report last year, it created quite a buzz amongst the …

  The New Year is here! …and despite our best efforts to stay inside the festive bubble, we have to shake off the mince pie induced haze and return to …

  In a job market with increasingly tough competition, the average employer only spends seven seconds looking at a resume (Forbes, 2017). That’s only 11% of a minute for someone …

‘Tis the season of the Christmas do. Festive music, tinsel, mince pies… and the seemingly inevitable next day headache for the HR department. It’s a prospect that can fill even …

  As we come to the end of 2017, our thoughts move to the coming year and what major trends we are likely to witness in the world of Human …

  When The New York Times published a story detailing decades of sexual harassment allegations against Harvey Weinstein, it sent shockwaves far beyond Hollywood and showed the world that harassment …

  As any business owner will know, contracts are a vital part of ensuring a well-functioning relationship between employer and employee. Some parts, like working-time regulations, are in there to …