Dylan Loughlin2 days ago4 minIs Homeworking Here To Stay?As we emerge out of the pandemic, Dylan Loughlin ACIPD looks at CIPD research into homeworking and examines the case and considerations...
Carrie Wilson Apr 133 minGDPR Obligations During A PandemicWhenever an organisation creates new ways of working (including home working) it puts data, including sensitive data, at greater risk. Duri
Claire Louise Mooney LLBApr 83 minApril '21 National Minimum Wage Increase The National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Regulations 2021 has increased the minimum wage from April 2021 as follows:
Stevie MaginnMar 312 minPromoting Trans Inclusivity in the WorkplaceTransgender workers may face a distinct set of challenges in the workplace including within the physical workplace and its facilities....
Claire Louise Mooney LLBMar 224 minSocial Media in the Workplace: Managing Performance & Preventing HarrassmentThis blog will look at examples of best practice policies that will aid the integration of social media in the workplace in a way that does
Carrie Wilson Mar 152 minWorkplace Discrimination: Your Rights Discrimination happens when an employer treats one employee less favourably than others. It could mean a female employee being paid less...
Lisa BloodWorth BSc Mar 92 minDisciplinary Procedures ExplainedThis blog looks at the 3 step process to formal disciplinary procedures. Invite, Meet, Appeal.
Claire Louise Mooney LLBMar 23 minConsidering Employee CapabilityArticle 130 of the Employment Rights (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 specifies 2 reasons for fair dismissals, capability & conduct.
Dylan LoughlinFeb 232 minThe Recruitment ProcessThe recruitment & selection process can be a long, costly and arduous process which can also give rise to discrimination...
Dylan LoughlinFeb 162 minAccess to Justice: NI Industrial Tribunal backlogged with 93,000 casesThe Industrial Tribunal (NI) is under the spotlight, with news today that it is currently backlogged with 93,000 cases. The number of cla...
Dylan LoughlinFeb 104 minNational Minimum Wage: Changes & AuditingNational Minimum Wage (NMW) came into force on 6th April 2015 and is due to increase on April 6th 2021.
Dylan LoughlinJan 83 minNavigating Working & Schooling From HomeCopacetic have spoken to Relate NI counsellor and head of Clinical Service Ali Templeton, and put together some top tips for homeworking
Dylan LoughlinDec 30, 20202 minPractical Changes Arising From Brexit For Students, Workers & EmployersThe end of the Brexit Transition Period is up on us, but what does that actually mean and how will our daily and working lives change in 202
Dylan LoughlinDec 8, 20202 minWork-Related Social & Virtual EventsIt's important to have a work-related social events policy which includes virtual events in order to ensure employee conduct remains appropr
Dylan LoughlinDec 3, 20203 minWorker, Employee or Self-Employed: Employment Status in the Delivery SectorWhen it comes to businesses within the delivery sector it is important you are aware of what terms you engage certain personnel on.
Dylan LoughlinNov 23, 20202 minTight New Timescales For Furlough ClaimsThere are tight new timescales for lodging a furlough claim with HMRC. Broadly, the claim has to be submitted within two weeks of the end of
Dylan LoughlinNov 11, 20202 minUpdated Furlough Guidance - November 2020The UK Government has now issued updated guidance since extending the Furlough Scheme to the spring of 2021. Here are some of the key points
Dylan LoughlinNov 10, 20204 minThe Redundancy Process: A Detailed Guide For EmployersThis blog takes you through the entire redundancy process including the information given to employees, statutory consultation periods and r
Dylan LoughlinNov 1, 20202 minCoronavirus Update: Job Support Scheme postponed as Furlough extended to DecemberOn the evening of October 31st, as Boris Johnston introduced further lockdown restrictions in England, he also committed to keeping the CJRS
Dylan LoughlinOct 7, 20202 minPromoting A Positive Health & Safety Culture In The WorkplaceHealth and safety is the foundation for success in any organisation and failure to comply with policies or implement safety management...