All Employer news articles – Page 5
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OpinionJames Townsend and Elizabeth Coyle: Dealing with equal pay tribunals
On 22 August 2024, an employment tribunal held that Next discriminated against more than 3,500 female store staff by paying them lower hourly wages than male warehouse operatives. Sales consultants received lower pay of up to £3 per hour, meaning their average annual salary differential was more ...
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ArticleStockport NHS Foundation Trust receives menopause-friendly employer accreditation
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust has been accredited as a menopause-friendly employer, in recognition of the support it offers to its staff. The accreditation, awarded by Henpicked: Menopause in the Workplace, recognises the high standards and practices implemented by employers to support staff experiencing menopause. In achieving the ...
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ArticleNHS staff in Wales approve 5.5% pay deal
Source: Shutterstock NHS staff in Wales, who are members ot trade union Unite, have approved the government’s proposal of a 5.5% pay increase for 2024/25. According to Unite, the pay deal needs to signal the start of pay restoration and the proper valuing of NHS staff. Mark ...
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AnalysisHow to review a pensions contribution structure
Source: Andrii-Yalanskyi/Shutterstock Employers should review DC pension contribution structures to keep employee incentive and remuneration packages relevant as well as keep up-to-date with legislation. Contributions may need to be restructured or harmonised to take account of legacy systems, as well as reviewing gender ...
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Case StudiesWolseley Group moves to master trust following pension scheme review
Source: Wolseley Group The Wolseley Group moved its pension to a master trust arrangement following a review of its £230 million defined contribution (DC) scheme. The group, which specialises in plumbing, heating, cooling and infrastructure, has more than 13,000 members in its pension. The organisation switched from ...
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People MovesReconomy appoints new chief people officer
International circular economy specialist Reconomy has appointed Lyndsey Denning as chief people officer, effective immediately.
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ArticleMariella Frostrup appointed as government menopause employment ambassador
Source: Alexandra Glen-Featureflash/Shutterstock The government has appointed campaigner and broadcaster Mariella Frostrup as its new menopause employment ambassador. In the voluntary role, Frostrup will work closely with employers to improve workplace support for employees experiencing menopause and help raise awareness of menopause symptoms. A key focus will ...
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ArticleE.On accredited as menopause-friendly employer
E.On has received the menopause-friendly employer accreditation as recognition of its support for employees going through menopause. The energy firm was awarded the accreditation by Henpicked: Menopause in the Workplace, which recognises inclusive employers that have introduced menopause support practices. In meeting standards of the accreditation, E.On demonstrated its dedication ...
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ArticleBailiff denied ‘emotional support dog’ loses disability claim
Source: Margerita Zhuravleva: Shutterstock A county court bailiff who brought a miniature Yorkshire terrier to work as an ‘emotional support dog’ has lost her claim for disability discrimination against the Ministry of Justice. Ms Cullingford took her dog Bella with her when she enforced court orders, the ...
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ArticleNovus Health introduces electric car salary sacrifice arrangement
Source: Shutterstock Independent healthcare provider Novus Health has introduced an electric vehicle salary sacrifice benefit in order to extend its employee benefits package. The scheme, which is provided by Fleet Alliance, is available for 35 eligible employees who can choose from a wide range of cars. Novus ...
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ArticleOffice worker wins case against boss who refused to say hello
An office worker who was repeatedly ignored by her boss when she greeted him has won a claim for unfair dismissal.
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ArticleDisability pay gap remains at 12.7%
The pay gap between disabled and non-disabled employees is 12.7%, according to figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Its Disability pay gaps in the UK: 2014 to 2023 report found that the disability pay gap has remained relatively stable since 2014. The median hourly pay ...
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Article67% say menopause symptoms negatively impact their work
Source: Shutterstock Two-thirds (67%) of women reported that menopause symptoms have had a negative impact on their work, according to research by reproductive health benefits provider Fertifa. Its Future of workplace wellbeing report found that two-fifths (39%) of respondents reported a negative impact on their performance at ...
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People MovesEvolve appoints head of people and talent
Managed network solutions and IT services provider Evolve has appointed Caroline Oxley head of people and talent
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ArticleAnnual pay growth slows to 4.9%
The annual growth in employees’ average regular earnings, excluding bonuses, slowed to 4.9% in June to August 2024, according to the latest Labour market overview by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Annual growth was last lower than this at 4.7% in April to June 2022. The ...
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ArticleJoss Search moves to employee ownership trust
Specialist recruitment firm, Joss Search, has transferred to an employee ownership trust (EOT).
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OpinionMartin Williams: The impact of Amazon mandating a return to the office
Amazon recently announced that it wants all staff to return to the workplace and no longer work from home. Granted, those in the warehouses do not work from home, but there are a large number of keyboard workers who do. How easy is it for employers to ...
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ArticlePullmaflex workers win pay rise following vote for strike action
Source: Shutterstock Employees at car seat manufacturer Pullmaflex have won a pay rise totalling 10.5% following a ballot in favour of strike action. Around 200 employees, who are members of Unite the union, voted to accept a two-year pay deal. Pullmaflex shop floor workers’ pay will increase ...
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ArticleCircus PPC introduces new family leave policy
Circus PPC has introduced a new fully-paid family leave benefit for staff, regardless of gender or parental role. The pay-per-click (PPC) agency’s new package, launched with Access HR, includes 26 weeks of fully-paid leave, 10 days paid fertility leave per cycle, which covers up to three cycles ...
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Case StudiesThe benefits offered by The Wilful Group
The benefits on offer at The Wilful Group: Pension and group risk Master trust pension schemes with Now: Pensions and National Employment Savings Trust (Nest). All permanent employes are eligible; employer and employee contribution rates are 4%. Critical illness insurance for directors, employer paid. Healthcare ...