About Rebecca Young
Education:
Rebecca has a Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resources Management from Manchester Metropolitan University as well as a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Philosophy and Sociology.
Main sector of expertise:
She has a wide-range of experience across all business sectors, advising on HR and employment law matters including redundancy, TUPE, absence management, and employee conduct.
Achievements and awards:
Rebecca has designed and delivered comprehensive live webinar training programmes for employers, hosts Avensure Live monthly CPD-accredited webinars, and has published numerous articles and PR briefings on employment law, helping clients and colleagues stay informed and compliant.
Latest Articles
When Planning Staff Holidays Goes Wrong
Industry News
Mismanaging staff holiday planning can be an HR minefield A...
Modern Slavery – Why Smaller Businesses Are Also Affected
Industry News
New obligations for employers under the Modern Slavery Act 2015...
What is Gardening Leave in Employment Law?
HR
Gardening leave is when an employee has handed in their...
Holiday Pay On Zero Hours Contracts + Calculator for Employers
Contracts
Do you know the entitlement for holiday pay on zero...
Fuel Crisis- What To Do If Your Employees Can’t Get To Work
HR
The UK is experiencing fuel shortages. Some are placing the...
Carryover Annual Leave: Do UK Employees Have the Right to Carry Over Annual Leave?
Contracts
In the UK, employees are entitled to 5.6 weeks (28...
Bereavement Leave Guide for Employers: FAQs and UK Laws
Leave
Bereavement is something we all experience at some point in...
New Flexible Working Law 2025 Updates
Working Time
Have you heard of the new flexible working law 2025? The...
Should you invest in mental health first aid?
Health & Safety
One in four people in the UK will have a...
Is Dismissing An Employee On Medical Grounds legal?
Dismissal
Yes, you can consider dismissing an employee on medical grounds...