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Employment tribunals have seen claims for bullying and harassment attributed to workplace ‘banter’ increase by 44% in the last year. Sarah J. Barker, Solicitor Apprentice at Napthens offers tips on…

This month, a new law comes into force that aims to prevent and reduce barriers disabled people face in accessing taxis and privately hired vehicles. Michelle Roby, Employment Law Adviser…

Helena Newberry, Employee Relations Advisor at Napthens on the importance of introducing a workplace menopause now. Recent research has found that 10% of women leave the workforce and one in…

It’s Volunteers Week from 1-7 June. Kaine Davey, Trainee Solicitor at Napthens, explains the importance of having volunteers in care homes, but urges you to determine their legal status first,…

Parkinson is a progressive neurological condition which causes problems in the brain and gets worse over time. Parkinson’s UK estimates that there are around 145,000 people were living with a…

Abi Spence, our QCS specialist, explains how our new resource can help you provide much support to those affected by loss. ‘Bereavement Support for social Care workers, families and loved…

2022 marks the 70th year of Queen Elizabeth’s reign and to celebrate this unprecedented anniversary, events and initiatives will take place throughout the year, culminating in a four-day UK bank…

In early March, Sajid Javid set an ambitious but necessary target for the social care sector. The Health Secretary said that by 2024, he wanted 80 percent of social care…