The Department for Business and Trade recently published a proposal to better support families by making paternity leave more flexible and easier to take. This blog discusses the proposed changes as well as providing an overview of the current rules around paternity leave and pay.
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Late payments can be cause for alarm: how to reduce your business’s risk
Late payments can be an alarming indication of the financial health of your customers or debtors. It’s important to take steps to avoid late payments, as well as to act quickly when you notice that invoices are overdue.
Sparqa Legal launch: Improvements to website and new toolkits available
We have launched exciting improvements to our website, making it even easier for you to create the legal documents you need. We’ve also published three new toolkits; find out more here!
British Standards Authority (BSI) launches menopause standard
Last month the British Standards Authority (BSI) released new guidance to help employers support employees experiencing menopause or menstruation. This blog discusses a range of ways to support your employees at work, from physical and environment changes to role adjustments, culture and policy change.
ICO issues new guidance on subject access requests for employers
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) recently released new guidance on how employers should deal with subject access requests from workers. This blog explains what a subject access request is, and when and how you should respond if you receive one.
Employment law updates: May 2023
The Government has proposed a number of Brexit-related reforms to employment law, issued guidance on taking positive action in the workplace, and passed new legislation on tipping. The Home Office has also issued guidance on reporting remote or hybrid working by sponsored workers. Read our blog to find out more.