April 2020 will see the UK being a world-first in giving working parents who tragically lose a child under the age of 18, or who have a stillbirth after 24 weeks of pregnancy, a statutory right to two weeks parental bereavement leave thanks to the…
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15 Feb The Good Work Plan – Key points
The Good Work Plan What is it and who does it effect? The government’s Good Work Plan Policy was published on 17 December 2018, setting out what the government described as “the biggest package of workplace reforms for over 20 years” – it effects all employers in…
15 Feb Relationships at work – What to do
Relationships and work, not an ideal match! The high-profile case of where McDonalds fired its British CEO, Steve Easterbrook, after he admitted a relationship at work, shows that some employers are simply taking a zero-tolerance policy. Despite Mr Easterbrook turning around the fortunes of the…
15 Feb Swindon firm gives non-smokers extra holiday
An interesting article from the BBC showing how creative solutions to work-related problems like this are often a practical way forward. Here at Bridge we help our clients achieve the results they want with both legal and practical solutions. Call us now on 01904 360295…
15 Feb IVF in the workplace
George and Emma take this opportunity to discuss the sensitive topic of IVF in the workplace
15 Feb Out running again
MD Lee and BDM Andrew were out running again on Sunday morning completing the latest leg of their Six 1/2 marathons in Six months challenge. The pair arrived in Gargrave, North Yorkshire, to a thermometer reading -3 degrees but bright sunshine and little wind brought…
15 Feb Tips and deductions – for the hospitality sector
The government’s Good Work Plan has confirmed new rules will be brought in to ban employers from taking “administrative fees” or other deductions from staff tips. The Employment (Allocation of Tips) Bill 2019-20, was announced in the Queen’s Speech on 14 October 2019 albeit overshadowed somewhat in the…
15 Feb We are off running again – Gargrave 1/2 Marathon – 19th January
Sunday 19th January sees MD Lee Stephens and BDM Andrew Johnson take on the next leg of their 1/2 Marathon challenge. This time they head to the Yorkshire Dales to the town of Gargrave for a 0930 start. All in support of York Against Cancer….
15 Feb IVF – Video BLOG
Two of our specialist Employment Solicitors, Georgina and Emma talk about the sensitive subject of IVF and employment
15 Feb Veganuary starts with a landmark case for vegans everywhere
In timing which couldn’t be more apt, as Veganuary gets underway, an Employment Tribunal will be giving consideration to the claim that Ethical Veganism amounts to a Philosophy or Belief protectable under the Equality Act 2010. It follows on from a different, and widely misinterpreted…