The Government has announced that they will be introducing new legislation extending employee’s rights in relation to requesting flexible working. Although no date has been announced for when it will come into force.   When legislation was first introduced in 2003, the right to request flexible working was only available...

When workers work part-time or do not have regular hours some employers can struggle to work out what their holiday entitlement is. A recent case from the Supreme Court has clarified how to calculate holiday pay, although it has caused employers some consternation. All workers are entitled to a minimum...

REDUNDANCY CONSULTATION AND SELECTION POOLS During any redundancy exercise, no matter how small, it is necessary to consult with affected staff with a view to reaching agreement. It has long been accepted among the HR community that in a redundancy process, the decision as to the composition of the pools...

Everything you wanted to know about redundancy but were afraid to ask. Darren Sherborne and Trula Brunsdon will be running a 3 hour redundancy masterclass on Tuesday 1 November. Whether you’ve never dealt with redundancy before, or need a refresher, this session will assist HR professionals, owner managers and Operations...

Two Senior Promotions at leading Gloucestershire Business Lawyers  Cheltenham based specialist business lawyers Sherbornes Solicitors, have announced the promotion of two long-standing employees, Trula Brunsdon and Matt Lennon will now form part of the firm’s senior management team. Trula Brunsdon and Matt Lennon have been at Sherbornes for 10 years...

The Queen’s Passing - what to expect in the workplace It is with great sadness we write this update. Whilst no details have been announced yet, the following is what to expect in terms of the workplace.  It is expected that employers will wish to voluntarily cooperate with national arrangements....

In July 2022, the government announced a review of arrangements for dealing with the menopause at work.  This followed the publication of a report in November 21 making 10 recommendations for workplaces concerning the same subject. The debate has then erupted calling for special leave to be introduced for women...

Settlement agreements We are frequently contacted by employees who have been offered a settlement agreement by their employer. Sometimes people are aware that this was on the cards, for example if the company have announced a programme of redundancies, but for others it can come like a bolt out of...

Gloucestershire success story Clarkson Evans continue to grow and have cemented their position as the UK’s leading electrical contractor for new houses, wiring over 24,000 homes in 2021. Crowned as Contractor of the Year in the last Housebuilder Awards before COVID, the firm turned over an impressive £65 million in...

After discussions between rail companies and unions failed to reach agreement over pay, there are planned rail strikes on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday this week. If they go ahead, which currently seems likely despite last minute talks, it will disrupt the travel plans of millions. Many of those affected will...