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
How sick is sick? Should absent employees stay bedridden
Advice & Guidance
How sick is sick? Should absent employees stay bedridden The...
Eligibility for Shared Parental Leave
Advice & Guidance
This article follows on from my previous update covering ‘Navigating...
Dealing with Employee Inappropriate Behaviour Outside of Work & Misconduct Outside the Workplace
Advice & Guidance
Being the boss comes with its own set of particular...
Establishing the facts before taking any disciplinary action: the devil is in the detail
Advice & Guidance
The recent Jeremy Clarkson case confirmed the importance of establishing...
Sending private emails at work could get you the sack
Advice & Guidance
Some chain emails, funny and joke emails that make light...
Nursery first aid training obligatory for all staff
Industry News
All nursery staff will receive training in life-saving first aid...
The right to wear a turban in the workplace
Industry News
A new employment law allowing Sikhs to wear turbans in...
What breaks are your staff entitled to?
Advice & Guidance
Breaks can be split into the following 3 categories:- Rest...
Can I force an employee to retire on the grounds of ill-health?
Absence
Q. One of my most long-serving staff members are experiencing...
If you can sell footballers, why can’t I sell my employees?
Advice & Guidance
Selling an employee only really happens in a handful of...