Employee Onboarding and Providing The Correct Documentation – Wednesday 17th January 2024 In our upcoming webinar Employee Onboarding and Providing The Correct Documentation, our Onboarding and Document Specialist Lorna Harvey-Lowe will explain best practice of how to onboard new Employees and provide the required documentation. Having a well thought out and effective onboarding process is proven to support employee retention and productive working environments. It also ensures you have completed required recruitment checks, gained the correct and accurate information and able to provide the ..read more

Employee Onboarding and Providing The Correct Documentation – Wednesday 17th January 2024 In our upcoming webinar Employee Onboarding and Providing The Correct Documentation, our Onboarding and Document Specialist Lorna Harvey-Lowe will explain best practice of how to onboard new Employees and provide the required documentation. Having a well thought out and effective onboarding process is proven to support employee retention and productive working environments. It also ensures you have completed required recruitment checks, gained the correct and accurate information and able to provide the ..read more

A Closer Look at the Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Act 2023 The ever-changing employment landscape is about to witness a significant transformation with the impending enactment of the Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Act 2023, scheduled to come into force in September 2024. This groundbreaking act grants workers a statutory right to request more predictable working arrangements, a change that has far-reaching implications for both business owners and HR professionals. Understanding the Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Act 2023 Qualifying Period: The act stipu ..read more

Understanding Employment Tribunal Costs Employment disputes can be a daunting prospect for both employees and employers alike. When conflicts escalate and negotiations fail, an Employment tribunal may become the necessary course of action. However, it’s essential to understand employment tribunal costs involved. In this article, we will delve into the costs associated with employment tribunals, exploring how much it costs for an employer to go to an employment tribunal and what to expect in terms of legal fees. How much does it cost for an employer to go to an employment tribunal? Employers ..read more

Understanding Menopause in the Workplace In this article we explore the importance of understanding menopause in the workplace    for everyone in the company. Menopause is experienced by every woman in their lifetime. It is an important yet challenging phase in a woman’s life. Menopause should not be a taboo, and everyone should feel comfortable talking about it with their employers, especially when they need guidance and advice. What is Menopause? Menopause is often referred to as “change of life” and is a natural phase in women’s life that marks the end of Menstrual Cycles. It’s d ..read more

New Colne FC Stadium Sponsor Announced as NORI HR NORI HR And Employment Law are delighted to add another local community support initiative to their Corporate Social Responsibility projects as the new Colne FC Stadium Sponsor at the club’s Holt House home. As the headline Colne FC Stadium Sponsor, the ground has been renamed ‘The NORI Stadium’ and comes on the back of other positive changes at the club over the last 12 months. The appointment of new Colne FC Chairman Glenn Stock and Co- Chairman Darren Harrison in October 2022 has seen the club focus on the development of stronger communi ..read more

Menopause | Women’s Health + Myth Busting: Neurodiversity– Friday 29th September 2023 In our upcoming webinar, we will delve into women’s well being covering crucial aspects of women’s health that often go unnoticed in the workplace. In this free seminar, you will benefit from learning in these key areas: Navigate the world of women’s well-being, women’s health, menopause, period poverty and how employers can support women during theses challenging times. Myth Buster: Neurodiversity – We will be opening the conversation up regarding Neurodiversity in the workplace and how employers can embrac ..read more

Are you faced with complaints from your employees about workplace culture or policies? If so, you may want to consider creating a grievance procedure for staff to follow. Not only can a straightforward grievance procedure provide support for employees who want to raise concerns with management, but it also allows those in charge to swiftly deal with issues they may be unaware of. Below, the HR experts at NORI HR explore the importance of implementing a grievance policy as well as identifying procedural steps and best practices to help you create a more harmonious workplace. What is a grievance ..read more

The best way to protect your company from future employee grievances and court action is to ensure all HR procedures, including dismissals, are carried out correctly. To support your understanding of unfair dismissal, the HR experts at NORI HR have put together this handy guide, providing you with everything from the definition of unfair dismissal to the reasons for unfair dismissal and unfair dismissal examples. What is an unfair dismissal? A statutory right under the Employment Rights Act 1996, unfair dismissal refers to the termination of an employee’s contract without having a fair or ..read more

Is inappropriate employee behaviour causing issues for your business? An in-house HR team would typically step in at this point and take disciplinary action. This can be a particular challenge for startups and small businesses that don’t have an existing HR team working within the company. Fortunately, the expert professionals at NORI HR are here to help managers regain control with our straightforward step-by-step guide to disciplinary action. Below, we explain what is meant by ‘disciplinary action’ as well as why (and when) it becomes a necessary route to follow when dealing with employee mi ..read more