Quest Cover HR Update - February's Hot Topics

Back in July 2022, the Women and Equalities Committee of the House of Commons published a report that highlighted how the current law did not protect working women with menopausal issues.

Click here to read the most up to date governmental guidance on menopause leave in the workplace!

Following on from our previous article from 25th October 2022, the Government has provided further guidance on fire and rehire practices. 

Follow this link to learn more about the current up to date guidance and developments on the statutory code for fire and rehire.

To avoid matters reaching the employment tribunal, employers need to review their provisions, criteria, or practices to ensure that disabled employees are not disadvantaged but subject to what the EAT decided in the case of Hilaire v. Luton Borough Council.

Click this link to read the guidance and outcome of this case

Its the tenth anniversary of the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). This article outlines the importance of DBS and guidance on how to conduct a DBS check. 

Follow this link to read all about the 10 year old Disclosure and Barring Service!