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Have you ever wondered how our Emma Tice judges the coolness of a person? Well wonder no more as she shares some personal insights in this week’s blog. Some of us in the team question whether this creates a hostile work environment for us given how uncool Emma must think we are. And, hey! Would you look at that? That’s the sort of thing Emma is talking about in the legal section of her blog. A recent case involving the delivery company, DPD, touches on fatherhood, judgements that people make and how this can spell trouble for employers. Read on for expert legal insight. #doinglawdifferently #harassment #employment #tribunal #employee #employer #worker

🌟 How might the budget impact you as an employer? 🌟 Today is the day! Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced details of the new Labour government's first budget. As usual Precept are sharing what you, as an employer, need to know from that announcement. *** Minimum wage changes (technically announced before the budget but linked...) *** From April 2025 the following minimum wage rates will apply: * 21 and over - will rise from £11.44 to £12.21 an hour * 18-20 - will rise from £8.60 to £10 an hour * Apprentices - will rise from £6.40 to £7.55 an hour This is a big increase and, actually, it represents the largest increase for those under 21 on record and all seems to be one step towards creating one set minimum wage rate for all adults. *** National Insurance increases *** The government have announced a 1.2% point increase in the NI rate paid by employers from April 2025. Additionally, the threshold at which employers start to pay NI on worker's earnings will drop from £9,100 a year to £5,000 a year. *** Employment allowance increased *** At the same time, to help smaller businesses, employment allowance will be increased from £5,000 to £10,5000. The Chancellor estimated that this will result in 865,000 employers not paying any NI at all next year, while 1million employers will pay the same or less than they did previously. *** No additional freeze on personal tax thresholds *** The Chancellor made clear in today's budget that there will be no extension of the previous government's freeze on income tax and NI thresholds. That means the thresholds will be uprated in line with inflation from 2028 - 2029. As we navigate these (and all the other) changes, it’s vital for all employers to engage with legal experts aka your friendly neighbourhood employment lawyers to ensure they’re not only compliant but also fostering a positive and productive workplace. That's where Precept can help, so get in touch! #doinglawdifferently #budget #employmentlaw

Our next online event is on Wednesday 13 November 2024 and the topic is "Recruitment Top Tips and Tricks". Getting the employment relationship right from day 1 is vital. It sets the groundwork for what the employment relationship will look like and will hopefully make for a long and happy relationship. Getting it wrong can be very risky for employers exposing them to difficult members of staff and ultimately employment tribunal claims. In this session we’ll cover the basics of recruitment and then take a deep dive into the more complicated (but equally important) areas that aren’t often covered so you’re fully armed with the knowledge to help you perfect your recruitment processes. Plus you’ll get your chance to see the Precept Players latest showstopper as they present a mock interview using their usual wit and charm to demonstrate exactly what not to do during an interview. Get your tickets now! Date of event: Wednesday 13 November 2024 Timings: The event will start at 10am and finish at 11am Location: Online Book Here: https://lnkd.in/de-3AXX3

🐾✨ Weekly blog ✨🐾 Has your half term havoc started? If so, you might need an emotional support animal! But what if your employees suddenly start wanting to bring Rex the dog, Felix the cat or Bubbles the goldfish to work? Philip Pearson-Batt explores a recent tribunal case on this very issue in this week’s blog. Join the conversation! Share your thoughts on how emotional support animals could enhance workplace culture, and let’s discuss best practices for integrating them into our professional lives. #doinglawdifferently

📢 📅People of Stoke and the surrounding areas! 📅📢 Have you signed up for our upcoming training session: Keep Calm and Create Community? If not, why not!? If you don't sign up you'll miss out on the expertise of not only our very own fabulous Rob Tice but also the incredible Sarah Markham. This dazzling duo will talk you through all things banter in the workplace and how to create a happy workplace culture. Taking place on 6th November, it's not one to miss. Sign up for FREE below! https://lnkd.in/eN8xFHAz

🌟🌟🌟 With just 2 days until the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 comes into effect, are you ready for the changes?! 🌟🌟🌟 Our Philip Pearson-Batt has been briefing the news outlets on the changes that are coming up and what employers should be doing to prepare for this. But if you're still not sure what your obligations are, get in touch with Precept now! Drop us a DM, give us a call 01332 866610, send us an email [email protected], free your carrier pigeon. Whatever you need, get in touch and we can help! https://lnkd.in/e6K9YM_u #doinglawdifferently

Back from an amazing holiday in Madeira feeling recharged 🌿 ✨ What an fantastic island, we went on a sunrise hike 🌄 (picture below, as promised from my article last week!) which was incredible, filled up on bolo do caco (a traditional, very tasty, bread), tried the poncha 🍹, and toured some of the amazing landscapes, such as the slightly surreal misty fanal forest and little towns. We will be going back for sure, and if you are planning a trip there I would be happy to recommend some places. Feeling excited to dive back into work! #backtowork #doinglawdifferently

Something that we don’t all have on the radar is Modern Slavery. But it’s something that impacts a lot of people in the UK and it can have major ramifications for you as an employer. Robyn Smith takes the chance in this week’s blog to pick up on a really important topic, sharing her usual wisdom and charm along the way. Read on for more details. #doinglawdifferently

Here at Precept we love to deliver training and we will always do it in a different way, free from legal jargon and with easy to understand examples and practical tips and tricks. We sometimes do it so differently, we deliver to different species! No dog/cat/horse/parrot/hamster/wallaby will be left out! #doinglawdifferently

We’re not saying that Alex MacAskill is a hard worker, but even whilst she’s enjoying a well-earned break, she’s still updating you on all things employment law. From her sunbed, Alex has taken the time to share her infinite wisdom on a new employment tribunal case that sounds like something out of another era. Read on for more details and make sure you sign up to our upcoming harassment and banter event in Stoke so you’re fully armed to deal with the sort of issues Alex touches on. #doinglawdifferently