Kate Palmer
Kate Palmer
Kate is involved in all aspects of HR and employment law advice. She develops Peninsula's expert law advisors and ensures each client gets the answers they need every time they call. As an industry opinion leader, Kate's expertise is frequently sought. She is regularly featured on national television and radio as well as in major publications, both industry and press. Kate is a Chartered Fellow of the CIPD.
The government has decided against making menopause a protected characteristic

The government has decided against making menopause a protected characteristic

Kate Palmer
Jul 25 '22
Despite a valiant campaign spearheaded by the chair of the women and equalities committee, the government has decided against making the menopause a standalone protected characteristic under the Equality Act.
How not to deal with tardiness

How not to deal with tardiness, and avoid social media ridicule

Kate Palmer
Jul 12 '22
One manager’s extreme work rule has gone viral, provoking criticism and uproar across social media.
Government shelves plans to let staff keep 100% of tips

Government shelves plans to let staff keep 100% of tips

Kate Palmer
Jun 10 '22
In the midst of the ongoing cost of living crisis, workers were gutted to hear of the government’s lack of priority for protecting extra income.
Why the employment bill was left out of the Queen’s speech

Why the employment bill was left out of the Queen’s speech

Kate Palmer
May 16 '22
Workers will likely have to wait at least another year for the Employment Bill to be introduced after it was omitted from this year’s Queen Speech.