Towards the end of last year, the Government Equalities Office announced a fund of £600,000 to help vulnerable women return to work, by providing assistance to those who have experienced issues such as domestic abuse and mental health problems.

The government also recognises that women with caring responsibilities are significantly disadvantaged. Usually, women are disproportionately borne to caring responsibilities, whether for children, elderly or disabled relatives. As a result of this, around 1.8 million women in the U.K. are economically inactive – more than eight times the number of men in the same position.

On the 13 November 2018, HJA’s LGBT+ Network hosted its first external event focussing very much on the T of…

Our politicians’ preoccupation with Brexit means that there is not a lot to say about what is happening in employment…

2018 has been an ‘annus horribilis’ with Toys ‘R’Us, House of Fraser, Maplin, Poundworld and many others all going into administration and/or needing rescuing. Interserve, one of the UK’s largest providers of public services has also just revealed it is seeking a rescue deal, so 38 companies this year is unlikely to be the final casualty count.

It’s that time of the year again – the office Christmas party. A strange social and work event which can sometimes get out of hand with plenty of opportunities for people to forget that while it may be a party, you’re still technically at work and something you do at the party could then come back and haunt you later. Here’s a list of suggestions to help you navigate the minefield: