Rehabilitation of Offenders & Changes to Spent Conviction Rules

Section 193 of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022, which came into force on 28 October 2023, introduces significant amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (ROA). These amendments aim to reduce the periods of time after which certain offences become ‘spent’ and no longer need to be disclosed by an individual […]

How to Conduct a Return to Work Interview

return to work interview

Conducting a return to work interview is an essential part of an organisation’s absence management programme. Having a focused discussion with a returning employee is shown to help reduce unnecessary sickness absence and helps the returning employee transition back into the workplace environment with greater ease and with the necessary support from their employer. Return […]