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March 14, 2024

Employment Tribunal maximum awards set to increase 6th April 2024

The annual increase to the limits of certain Tribunal awards have been announced and will apply from 6th April 2024.
  • HR Connect
February 22, 2024

Cority System Updates - Thank you for your feedback

Since the implementation of Cority (our Occupational Health referral system) back in Summer 2023, the Occupational Health team have been working tirelessly with the system creators to provide a system that works for you.
  • HR Connect
February 19, 2024

Paternity Leave Regulations

The Government has published the draft Paternity Leave (Amendment) Regulations 2024 that will introduce changes to statutory paternity leave. Read more in our news story.
  • HR Connect
February 19, 2024

Reminder - 2024 National Insurance contributions rate changes

At the Autumn Statement on 22 November 2023, the Government announced the National Insurance changes starting to take effect from January 2024. This was featured in the HMRC December Employer Bulletin. Read our news story to find out more.
  • HR Connect
February 19, 2024

Government consultation on re-introducing Employment Tribunal fees

The government has recently issued a consultation looking at the re-introduction of fees for Employment Tribunal (ET) claims and Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) appeals. Read more in our news story.
  • HR Connect
February 15, 2024

10 Top Tips for Handling Difficult Conversations

Effective communication is the cornerstone of a healthy workplace culture. However, there are times when conversations become challenging, requiring managers to navigate sensitive topics with employees.
  • HR Connect
January 18, 2024

The Teacher Workload Reduction Taskforce Initial Recommendations

The Teacher Workload Reduction Taskforce has released its initial recommendations for reducing the working week of teaching staff. Find out the key proposals and government response in this blog post.
  • HR Connect
January 15, 2024

Understanding Your Payslip - The Key Things You Need To Know

Sometimes deciphering all the abbreviations and terminology on your payslip is like trying to read another language. But understanding what it all means is really important – how are you going to spot if you have been paid incorrectly if you do not know what you are looking at? Here is the HR Connect simple guide to payslip terms you need to know.
  • HR Connect
January 10, 2024

School Teachers’ Pay Review Body

The School Teachers’ Pay Review Body has received its remit letter for the 2024 pay cycle. Along with pay recommendations, they will address recruitment concerns and collect evidence before reporting back to the government. Stay tuned for updates.
  • HR Connect
January 10, 2024

LGPS Kent Pension Fund member self service

Kent Pension Fund is transitioning to a self service portal for Local Government Pension Scheme members, reducing paper correspondence. Schools are urged to inform LGPS members about this change and encourage them to register. Stay updated on the latest news and access registration details here.
  • HR Connect
December 8, 2023

The Chancellor of the Exchequer’s Autumn Statement November 2023

Discover the Chancellor of the Exchequer's Autumn Statement for 2023, featuring reduced National Insurance contributions, increased National Living Wage, and extended NI relief for employing veterans.
  • HR Connect
December 8, 2023

Duty to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace

Learn about the latest developments in preventing sexual harassment in the workplace. Find out about the duty on employers and the potential consequences for non-compliance. Stay informed and ensure you meet your legal obligations.
  • HR Connect
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