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Stephen Simpson is a principal employment law editor at XpertHR. His areas of responsibility include the policies and documents and law reports. After obtaining a law degree and training to be a solicitor, he moved into publishing, initially with Butterworths. He joined XpertHR in its early days in 2001.

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    Storm Ciarán: five common employer queries about severe weather

    by Stephen Simpson 1 Nov 2023
    by Stephen Simpson 1 Nov 2023

    Employers' questions on pay, attendance and childcare that are likely to arise during severe weather.

    • Coronavirus
    • Latest News
    • Religious discrimination

    Ramadan in the workplace: top tips for employers

    by Stephen Simpson 21 Mar 2023
    by Stephen Simpson 21 Mar 2023

    With Ramadan approaching, Stephen Simpson provides a five-point checklist for employers on how to support employees observing religious festivals.

    • Hybrid working
    • Latest News
    • Industrial action / strikes

    Travel disruption: employers’ questions answered

    by Stephen Simpson 3 Jan 2023
    by Stephen Simpson 3 Jan 2023

    Stephen Simpson provides answer to employers' questions as rail strikes and airport staff shortages cause travel disruption for employees.

    • Employee relations
    • Employee engagement
    • Latest News

    World Cup 2022: Employers’ guide to the workplace implications

    by Stephen Simpson 8 Nov 2022
    by Stephen Simpson 8 Nov 2022

    World Cup 2022: Many employers are gearing up for staff to enjoy this year's tournament in Qatar.

    • Recruitment & retention
    • Retention of staff
    • Webinars

    Succession planning: How to protect your business (webinar)

    by Stephen Simpson 27 Sep 2022
    by Stephen Simpson 27 Sep 2022

    With the cost of living crisis and a tight labour market as a result of the great resignation, effective succession...

    • Age
    • Latest News
    • Gender

    Writing a workplace menopause policy: a guide for HR

    by Stephen Simpson 2 Aug 2022
    by Stephen Simpson 2 Aug 2022

    As awareness increases of the impact of gender-specific health issues on the workforce, we look at implementing a workplace menopause policy.

    • Sexual harassment
    • Employment law
    • Neonatal leave

    Employment law changes for 2022 and beyond: update for HR

    by Stephen Simpson 1 Jul 2022
    by Stephen Simpson 1 Jul 2022

    The midpoint of 2022 is a good time for HR professionals to take stock of the many employment law proposals in the pipeline.

    • Latest News
    • Line managers
    • Webinars

    Managing underperforming managers (webinar)

    by Stephen Simpson 20 Jun 2022
    by Stephen Simpson 20 Jun 2022

    Managing a manager's performance can be a complex and high-risk process if you do not get it right.

    • Latest News
    • Mental health
    • Employee Assistance Programmes

    Supporting employees following redundancy: a guide for HR

    by Stephen Simpson 28 Mar 2022
    by Stephen Simpson 28 Mar 2022

    How can HR go the extra mile to ensure that redundant employees are treated fairly and respectfully during a stressful and challenging time?

    • National living wage
    • Right to work
    • IR35

    April 2022 employment law changes: six tasks for HR

    by Stephen Simpson 14 Mar 2022
    by Stephen Simpson 14 Mar 2022

    HR professionals must ensure that their organisation is on top of the raft of employment law developments in April 2022.

    • Shielding
    • Case law
    • Coronavirus

    Covid-related employment cases: 10 key rulings for employers

    by Stephen Simpson 22 Nov 2021
    by Stephen Simpson 22 Nov 2021

    Employment tribunals have been deciding coronavirus-related cases throughout 2021. We set out 10 key first-instance rulings related to the pandemic from which employers can learn lessons.

    • Hybrid working
    • Coronavirus
    • Latest News

    Hybrid working trial periods: a guide for HR

    by Stephen Simpson 2 Sep 2021
    by Stephen Simpson 2 Sep 2021

    It is good practice for employers to run a trial period before committing to the hybrid working model. A trial...

    • Absence
    • Latest News
    • Discrimination

    Employers’ guide to Euro 2020: five goals for your workplace

    by Stephen Simpson 7 Jul 2021
    by Stephen Simpson 7 Jul 2021

    Employers should make the most of the positive impact of the tournament on staff morale but may need to take steps to minimise disruption.

    • Hybrid working
    • Compassionate leave
    • Coronavirus

    Five potential HR holiday dilemmas this summer

    by Stephen Simpson 26 May 2021
    by Stephen Simpson 26 May 2021

    As restrictions on international travel ease, Stephen Simpson highlights five potential annual leave issues that employers could face this summer...

    • Hybrid working
    • Absence
    • Latest News

    Writing a hybrid working policy: a guide for HR

    by Stephen Simpson 12 May 2021
    by Stephen Simpson 12 May 2021

    What should HR professionals consider when writing their hybrid working policy? How should it be structured and what can it contain?

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