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...
by Magara Law | Jan 16, 2025 | Discrimination, HR Advice
Police Scotland faced backlash after implementing a policy requiring all officers to be clean-shaven, resulting in legal challenges. The rule, introduced in May 2023, was justified as necessary to ensure the proper fit of FFP3 masks used in high-risk situations, such...
by Magara Law | Jan 9, 2025 | Advice for all, Discrimination, HR Advice
Pregnancy and maternity discrimination remain serious challenges in the workplace, as recent research has shown. A 2023 survey with 24,000 parents found that over half of mothers have faced discrimination during pregnancy, maternity leave, or after returning to work...
by Magara Law | Jan 8, 2025 | Advice for all, Employment Contracts, HR Advice
A new trend called “Quit-Tok” is going viral on TikTok, with employees sharing covertly recorded resignation and dismissal meetings online. These videos (often shared by Gen Z workers) are sparking conversations about workplace transparency but more...
by Magara Law | Jan 6, 2025 | Advice for all, HR Advice
Domestic abuse not only affects personal life but professional wellbeing. It can create challenges in focusing on work, meeting deadlines, or maintaining a sense of safety and security. While discussing such a personal matter with your employer can be intimidating,...
