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September 2, 2024

A Day in the Life of a HR & Payroll Assistant

It’s National Payroll Week and over the course of this week we’ll share some insights into all things payroll to celebrate our payroll colleagues and what they do to ensure everyone gets paid correctly and on time. We're kicking off with a 'Day in Life' feature of a HR & Payroll Assistant.

HR Connect

2024 Teachers’ Pay Award Announced

The Government has now announced the proposed increases to pay for Teachers in maintained Schools from September 2024. On 29th July the Government published the independent School Teachers’ Review Body (STRB) report, including their recommendations on Teachers’ pay.

HR Connect

Dismissal and re-engagement Code of Practice comes into force

Explore the new Code of Practice on 'Dismissal and re-engagement' effective from July 18, 2024. Learn about fair practices, implications for employers, and key provisions to navigate this change in the workplace.

Legal Connect

Implications for HR and employment following UK election

Stay informed about the implications for HR and employment practices following the UK election in 2024. Learn about Labour's proposed reforms and the potential changes in the workplace landscape.

HR Connect

Reasons why a DBS Check may be delayed

The likelihood of experiencing a delay with a DBS Check partly depends on the type of check selected, usually Enhanced checks that go to the local police force experience the most delays. However, there are other reasons that applications may be delayed and here is how you can try to prevent them.

EmploymentCheck

New Disability Confident Guide published

Discover the new Disability Confident Guide offering practical advice for supporting disabled employees in the workplace. Learn about legal responsibilities, reasonable adjustments, recruitment, and more.

HR Connect

Menopause: It's not just about hot flushes

Learn about the various symptoms and treatments for menopause and male menopause in this informative blog. Stay informed and take control of your health.

Staff Care Services

Staying safe in the sun

Sunburn increases your risk of skin cancer. Sunburn does not just happen on holiday. You can burn in the UK, even when it is cloudy. There is no safe or healthy way to get a tan. A tan does not protect your skin from the sun's harmful effects. It is important to strike a balance between protecting yourself from the sun and getting enough vitamin D from sunlight.

Staff Care Services

Case Update

A recent judgement by the Employment Tribunal sees possibly the largest award for disability discrimination being made in a public sector case.

HR Connect
Legal Connect

Police Force Delays

We have recently reported on significant delays to the processing times of some DBS enhanced applications in relation to Local Police Force checks. The situation remains unchanged with ‘aged cases’ continuing to impact processing times.

HR Connect
EmploymentCheck

Paternity leave for Bereaved Partners Bill - passed into law

The Paternity Leave (Bereavement) Act 2024 passed into law on 24th May 2024.

HR Connect

Payroll Preparation for September 2024

September is a peak month supporting our customers with their return to school and one item we don’t want you worrying about is your payroll!

HR Connect

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