Ask Myles – Migraines and Disability Discrimination

Dear Myles, One of my employees has repeated absences due to migraines, and it’s having a significant impact on my team and its productivity. I’m considering disciplinary action, but I’m worried about whether migraines could be considered a disability under the Equality Act. How can I ensure we address this

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Ask Myles: Updates on Right to Work Checks

Dear Myles I’ve heard that there have been recent changes to the Home Office’s guidance on right to work checks, especially for contractors and agency workers. I’m very concerned about how these changes will impact my business, and what steps I need to take to ensure I am fully compliant.

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Ask our HR Expert, Myles Day

As we approach the festive season, my team is excited about our upcoming Christmas party. However, I’m concerned about managing potential risks related to employee behaviour and safety during the event – especially in light of recent legislative updates surrounding sexual harassment. What measures should I implement to ensure everyone

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Talent, innovation and dedication celebrated as first finalists announced in East Staffordshire and South Derbyshire Awards

A shortlist of the first finalists has been announced for the East Staffordshire and South Derbyshire Awards 2023. The annual celebration, now in its 13th year, received an overwhelming number of applications across 10 categories, showcasing the outstanding talent, innovation, and dedication of businesses and individuals in the region. The

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Christmas Opening Hours for Stoke-on-Trent Libraries

You’ll find Christmas Opening Hours for Stoke-on-Trent Libraries below: Bentilee Library Friday 23 December – 9am-12.30pm and 1.30-5pm Saturday 24 December 2022 – Monday 2 January 2023 – Closed Tuesday 3 January – 9am-12.30pm and 1.30-5pm City Central Library Friday 23 December – 9am-2pm Saturday 24 December 2022 – Monday

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Essential works to bring forward Etruscan Square to be approved

Progress at Etruscan Square, formerly known as East/West Precinct, in Stoke-on-Trent city centre, is set to be boosted with the start of the site’s transformation into a striking new neighbourhood and leisure destination. Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s cabinet will next week (13 December) be asked to approve contracts for infrastructure and

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Ambitious accountancy firm to boost its numbers in recruitment drive

A fast-growing accountancy firm is reaching out for fresh talent after doubling its numbers over recent months. Dains, which now has offices across the UK, is growing its nearly 400-strong workforce after making three major acquisitions and expanding its operation on Festival Park in Stoke-on-Trent. The firm, founded in Lichfield in

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