Severe weather

A mini-heatwave has enveloped the UK and HR has come up with another word in its unceasing battle with low productivity. Are the two developments linked?

January 2025's top 10 HR questions include FAQs ion TUPE, severe weather, notice periods, and alcohol or drug misuse

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

The CIPD is urging employers to offer flexible working provisions as more weather warnings are issued across the UK.

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With more 30c+ temperatures across the UK and Mediterranean-type summers set to become the norm, employment lawyer Clare Davis, looks at some of the quandaries faced by employers over heatwaves

With temperatures across the UK set to climb this week, employers are advised to be flexible and promote sensible behaviours.

When is it too hot to work? The heatwave has led employers to check their health and safety responsibilities around high temperatures.

Some sound advice for working in high temperatures as the first heatwave of summer hits the UK; plus why UK workers are so 'compassionate'.

Millions of workers have been told to stay at home amid predictions that the UK will be hit by the worst storm in decades today.

Some workers may find themselves overheating at home. But what are employers' responsibilities?

High temperatures pose questions of home-working as staff swelter without air conditioning or water coolers and the TUC asks employers for 'flexibility'.

Much of England and Wales is on the cusp of a heatwave, lasting until Friday at least, according to the Met Office. How should employers respond?