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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.

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Case Update

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

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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.

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Paternity leave for Bereaved Partners Bill - passed into law

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

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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!

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Update: Senior Supervisory Assistant rate for Teachers undertaking lunchtime supervision

The Local Authority has confirmed the new Senior Supervisory Assistant rate to be paid to teachers undertaking lunchtime duties in Kent Maintained Schools.

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Teachers’ Pay Review Body Update

With the General Election now having been called for July 4th there has been speculation as to what impact this might have on the annual teachers’ pay review process.

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What is counselling and how can it help?

Did you know? At Staff Care Services our comprehensive employee assistance programme Support Line offers full contract customers the option of accessing counselling sessions through a simple self-referral process.

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Men’s Health Week 10th – 16th June

Men’s Health week is a great opportunity to encourage men to share their stories and discuss their health and wellbeing.

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Successful Summer Breakfast Briefing

HR Connect's first Breakfast Briefing since COVID was a great success, with excellent feedback from customers. We are currently planning more Briefings for the rest of the year and will keep you update!

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Mental Health Awareness Week 13-19th May 2024

The theme for Mental Health Awareness week, taking place from 13th-19th May 2024, is ‘Movement: Moving more for our mental health’.

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Cost of Living Crisis: Impact on Employees

Following reports that work-related stress already costs the economy £28 billion each year, this figure is expected to rise unless organisations step in to provide swift access to mental health support in the wake of the cost-of-living crisis.

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