‘Parenthood penalty’ should be wake-up call for UK plc, says report
A “parenthood penalty” is preventing parents from fulfilling their economic potential, says a new report. The Modern Families Index found that working parents in the … Read More
How to trial flexible working
Q: An employee on maternity has requested flexible working. We’re not sure but would be willing to trial it for three months before deciding if … Read More
Home truths: what employers need to know about working from home
From new contracts to employees being distracted by the household chores. Philip McCabe, Principal Solicitor at McCabe and Co, takes a look at what employers … Read More
What can employers do to support women returning to work?
As part of City Giving Day, BDBF LLP is working with Smart Works, a charity supporting women returning to the workplace. Here, Emily Plosker, a … Read More
Men in the UK would like to work more flexibly, according to new research.
Men in the UK would like to work more flexibly, according to new research. Four in five of the men surveyed by the consultancy, Timewise, … Read More
Five things we learnt in Employment Law this week (28 July)
In a landmark ruling this week, the Supreme Court has held that the current fee regime in place prior to lodging a Tribunal claim, which … Read More
Are fathers being failed in the workplace? Committee hears evidence.
Many fathers want to be just as involved in their children’s lives as mothers do but fear asking for more flexible hours might damage their … Read More
Singh -v- Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust (Flexible working)
MISS J SINGH -v- PENNINE CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST – Appeal No. UKEAT/0027/16/DA EMPLOYMENT APPEAL TRIBUNAL FLEETBANK HOUSE, 2-6 SALISBURY SQUARE, LONDON EC4Y 8AE At … Read More
Daily commute is a daily reality for UK workers
Working from home today or stuck on the motorway on the way to the office? Figures show that the average yearly commute has increased by … Read More
childcare costs: the pay neutral employees
Childcare costs impact on workforce The British Chamber of Commerce and Middlesex University surveyed businesses on the impact of childcare costs on employees. The survey, … Read More