by Magara Law | Feb 7, 2025 | Discrimination, HR Advice
Calls are mounting for regional accents and social deprivation to be recognised as protected characteristics under UK law. Mary Prior KC, chair of the Criminal Bar Association, highlighted the bias faced by professionals with regional accents, recalling how she was...
by Magara Law | Feb 4, 2025 | Advice for all, Discrimination, Employment Law Updates, HR Advice, Pregnancy & Maternity
Pregnancy is an exciting time but it can also bring up a lot of questions about your rights as an employee. In the UK, pregnant employees are entitled to several key rights and protections under employment law. These are designed to ensure that your pregnancy,...
by Magara Law | Feb 3, 2025 | HR Advice, Unfair Dismissal
This type of dismissal is different from a regular dismissal where the employer takes the initiative to end the employment. Instead, constructive dismissal arises when an employee feels compelled to resign due to their employer’s conduct. What is Constructive...
by Magara Law | Feb 2, 2025 | Discrimination, Employment Tribunal, HR Advice, Unfair Dismissal
Workplace bullying is a serious issue that can affect an employee’s mental, emotional and physical wellbeing. When the bullying comes from a manager, the situation becomes even more complex and difficult to navigate. In the UK, employees are protected by various...
by Magara Law | Feb 1, 2025 | Discrimination, HR Advice
Redundancy is a challenging and often distressing process both for employees and employers. When a job role is made redundant, it generally means that the employee’s role is no longer needed and they may face dismissal. However, the redundancy process must be carried...
by Magara Law | Feb 1, 2025 | Employment Law Updates, HR Advice, Pregnancy & Maternity
Starting April 2025, parents across the UK will benefit from groundbreaking new rights to neonatal care leave and pay. This is a landmark development that recognises the challenges families face when their newborns require specialised hospital care. These new...
