Among the many types of leave to which employees in the UK are entitled (bereavement leave, dependants' leave, etc.), medical leave is perhaps the most common reason for absence.
The idea of a right to disconnect has gained momentum as digital tools continue to blur the line between work and personal life. Emails, messaging apps and remote access systems make it easy to stay connected at all hours. But truly switching off is getting harder. For many employees, the working da…
When a death occurs in a family or close circle, work quickly becomes secondary to grief, practical arrangements and emotional recovery. Bereavement leave exists to give employees time off work during these circumstances.Around 1 in 8 people in the UK have gone through a bereavement since the start …
Becoming a mother marks an important stage in every personal and professional journey. From an HR perspective, it comes with a list of quite a few things to consider: legal obligations, staffing gaps, pay arrangements, and compliance. Amidst all that, supporting the health and wellbeing of pregnant …
Paternity leave is a statutory employment right that allows eligible employees to take time away from work following the birth or adoption of a child. For employers, understanding how paternity leave in the UK works is essential for meeting legal obligations, ensuring payroll accuracy, and maintaini…
Employees often ask the same practical questions: How many hours do I need to work before I get a lunch break? Is it paid? What does the law actually require? For employers, the challenge is balancing legal duties with genuine care for staff wellbeing.
Choosing the right clocking in system means matching technology to your operational reality: the conditions your team works in, the security you need, and whether your workforce operates from fixed locations or moves between sites. Today’s employee clocking-in options range from industrial terminals…
When an employee’s child falls ill unexpectedly or their parent suffers an accident, work becomes secondary to the immediate crisis. UK employment law recognises this through a statutory entitlement known as time off for dependants, or dependants’ leave—a legal safeguard permitting employees to addr…
Learn how to monitor, document and address employee lateness at work, build a fair policy, and support managers with reliable data as we dive into how to deal with staff lateness, using duvet days to prevent chronic late arrival times.
