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ACAS has introduced new guidance for employers and employees with regards to reasonable adjustments for mental health (see here). 

From 1 April 2023 the National Minimum wage increased as follows: - 

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Compensation in the Employment Tribunal is largely based upon financial losses, however, where discrimination and Protected disclosure (whistleblowing) claims are concerned, claimants can also claim for non-financial loss including ‘injury to feelings’. An injury to feelings award is intended to compensate the claimant for the hurt and distress they have suffered as a result of the unlawful conduct. Importantly claimants can claim injury to feelings even if they have suffered no financial loss. 

Ramadan will be starting soon.  It will start on the evening of Wednesday 22 March which is the first sighting of the moon over Mecca and will last up to the evening of 21 April 2023. It is the most important time of the year for Muslims and is a month of fasting, prayer, reflection and for spending time with those closest to them.  

The cost of living crisis means we are all paying a lot more for energy and food, as well as things like mortgages, rent and fuel. Inflation is running at a double digit pace, the highest in 40 years and far outpacing wage growth. Naturally, this will have a knock on effect on your workforce. In this article, we set out some issues which you may face as a result of this crisis.