by Caroline Robertson | Apr 13, 2026 | ActifHR Blog
With the rollout of new measures in the Employment Rights Act on 6 April, there was a surprise addition in the form of a significant new obligation for employers to keep ‘adequate’ records of employees’ annual leave and holiday pay. Whilst up to now, almost every...
by Caroline Robertson | Mar 9, 2026 | ActifHR Blog
A recent Tribunal case has highlighted how employers, under the Equality Act 2010, are required to make reasonable adjustments for disabled employees, which includes accommodating overtime schedules that prevent them from working specific overtime hours. Ricky Taylor,...
by Caroline Robertson | Feb 17, 2026 | ActifHR Blog
To coincide with National Apprenticeship Week (9-15 Feb), the Government announced that they would be introducing a clearing system for apprenticeships which has been designed to provide a clearer path into apprenticeships, and help to unlock opportunities for young...
by Caroline Robertson | Jan 14, 2026 | ActifHR Blog
If you have employees who travel for work purposes, the type of pay they get depends on the terms of their employment. This can be at National Minimum Wage (NMW), at the employee’s usual hourly rate, a specific travel rate clearly defined in their contract, time...
by Caroline Robertson | Dec 9, 2025 | ActifHR Blog
Labour’s Keep Britain Working Strategy found that over one in five working-age adults are currently out of the workforce, mainly because of health problems. Mental ill-health among young people is rising sharply. Disabled people remain locked out of work at twice the...
by Caroline Robertson | Nov 15, 2025 | ActifHR Blog
As an employer, one of the things you want to avoid are employment tribunals because they can be costly in terms of legal fees and compensation, time-consuming with lengthy delays, and stressful with an uncertain outcome, not to mention potential damage to your...
by Caroline Robertson | Oct 9, 2025 | ActifHR Blog
A recent tribunal ruling has highlighted the importance of employees being transparent and letting employers know if they have a second job, which might not only breach Working Time Regulations but bring reputational damage and include strong health, safety and public...
by Caroline Robertson | Sep 9, 2025 | ActifHR Blog
Currently approximately 2.8 million people in the UK are out of work due to sickness, ill-health and barriers that are faced by disabled people. Indications are that this figure will grow in the coming years. It is thought that this trend can be attributed to two main...
by Caroline Robertson | Aug 13, 2025 | ActifHR Blog
AI is now present in most industries in the UK. And recruitment is just one in an extensive line of businesses where AI is flexing its muscles. Not only can AI powered tools automate recruitment tasks, enhance the candidate experience, and improve decision-making, but...
by Caroline Robertson | Jul 8, 2025 | ActifHR Blog
Even before they were elected. Labour’s manifesto promised the biggest upgrade to workers’ rights in a generation. The new Employment Rights Bill, which was introduced to Parliament on 10 October 2024, is the first phase of delivering the Plan to Make Work Pay....
