Shared Parental Leave is on its way – Part 1 Shared parental leave is expected to apply to parents of children due on or after 5 April 2015. It’s a new way for parents to share statutory leave and pay on the birth of a child. It will replace the current additional paternity leave but will not replace the current maternity leave and pay. Similar… Read More
Ban On Pre-Employment Health Questionnaires The ban on pre-employment health questionnaires came into effect in October 2010 with the introduction of the Equality Act. This makes it illegal to ask a candidate to complete a health questionnaire before an offer of employment has been made. I understand the reasons behind the ban. It is to ensure that everyone is properly… Read More
