New Family Friendly Legislation

by | Jun 5, 2023 | Employed, Newman HR, Self Employed

Three Acts (stemming from Private Members’ Bills) received Royal Assent on May 26th. Although they are now law the regulations explaining how to operate them have yet to be published therefore this bulletin is at this stage for information only. The Neonatal Care...

How to dismiss staff fairly and avoid stress

by | Feb 13, 2023 | Employed, Newman HR

Five Fair Reasons for Dismissal To dismiss an employee fairly the business has to show that the dismissal falls into one of the five categories detailed below and to have followed a due process. Employees cannot bring a claim for unfair dismissal if they have less...

Changes to Statutory Rates 2023/4

by | Jan 4, 2023 | Employed, Newman HR

National Minimum Wage, SSP, SMP etc. rates 2023/2024 The Department for Work and Pensions has published its annual rate increases for 2023/2024. The rate for statutory maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and parental bereavement pay will increase to...

Happy Holidays

by | Dec 14, 2022 | Employed, Newman HR

Thank you for your support and interest in our activities in 2022.We hope you  your partners and families have an enjoyable holiday season and return refreshed to face the challenges of 2023 Instead sending out cards or gifts this year, we at NewmanHR will be making a...