Bridge HR articles
26 Nov When is a Volunteer not a Volunteer?
Why is this an issue? A “true” volunteer is someone who does not have worker or employee status,...
11 Sep Labour plan to ban zero-hour contracts. This is what Employers need to know
What’s the issue? Labour’s pledge in this area was that:
28 May Why Employees On Sick Leave During Their Notice Period May Sometimes Be Entitled To Full Pay
There is a little-known, but important, rule that applies to employees who are serving their notice...
17 Apr Positive duty to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment of employees: what you need to know
The Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 is due to come into effect on 26th...
19 Mar Is The Extension Of Equal Pay Legislation to Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic People A Good Idea?
A recent article in The Guardian suggests that Labour are looking at extending the right to equal...
13 Dec New guidance for Fit Notes: Do you know how to use them?
With the Government recently updating its guidance for employers on Fit Notes, we are reminding...
20 Oct Using Trigger Points to Manage Absence – A Good or Bad Thing?
It is not uncommon to use “trigger” or “review” points into absence procedures – essentially...
27 Sep Are your workers, casuals or temps actually employees?
What is an “unwitting employer”? Essentially, someone who is unaware that they have become a legal...