by Caroline Robertson | Jan 17, 2025 | ActifHR Blog
In recent years, technology advancement has facilitated the growth of remote and hybrid work models. This has meant that not only is flexible working very much the norm, but it’s also expected. In April 2024, flexible working rights were extended giving employees the...
by Caroline Robertson | Dec 3, 2024 | ActifHR Blog
Since Labour came to power they have, as promised, focused on bringing about significant reforms to employment rights. This culminated in The Employment Rights Bill, which was introduced on 10 October. Presented as a major shake-up of workers’ rights, the...
by Caroline Robertson | Nov 13, 2024 | ActifHR Blog
On 26 October 2024, a new duty on all employers, regardless of regardless of size, sector or circumstance, to proactively take “reasonable steps” to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace came into force. The new duty, contained in the Worker...
by Caroline Robertson | Oct 7, 2024 | ActifHR Blog
On 5 September 2024, the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) published new guidance to help employers understand their legal obligations. It also helps them to identify the barriers to hybrid working that place disabled workers at a substantial disadvantage,...
by Caroline Robertson | Sep 6, 2024 | ActifHR Blog
Following the pandemic, the lines between work and home life have become increasingly blurred. And there have been increased calls by employees and managers to introduce a right to switch off due to higher levels of employee burnout and a lack of work-life balance....
