Mark Mason

Mainly tweeting about employment law and HR. Also occasionally other content expressing personal opinion

[Mark Mason @MMemplaw]

We're recruiting for a paralegal. Full-time or part-time, with hybrid working available. We think we're good to work with. If you have a law degree, like employment law and think you're good to work with too, please email [email protected] for an application pack.

[Mark Mason @MMemplaw]

This week we are highlighting the main changes in employment law coming into force next month. Today, we're focusing on a change to Parental Bereavement Leave, which affects NI, but not GB.

[Mark Mason @MMemplaw]

This week we are highlighting the main changes in employment law coming into force next month. Today, we're focusing on changes to paternity leave which will come into effect in Great Britain only - not NI. Tomorrow, we will look at a change affecting NI, but not GB!

[Mark Mason @MMemplaw]

This week we are highlighting the main changes coming into effect in employment law next month. Today, we're focusing Statutory Sick Pay. This change affects both GB and NI. We hope this short video is helpful. It is intended as a short summary only.

[Mark Mason @MMemplaw]

There are plenty of changes coming into force in employment law next month. Here's a table setting out the main changes coming into force and which will apply in NI and which will apply in GB. Hope this is helpful. Feel free to get in touch with any queries.

[Mark Mason @MMemplaw]

*** Storm Chandra ***What if an employee can’t come to work today at short notice because their child’s school is closed and they don’t have alternative childcare in place? https://t.co/Bc9RI984KZ

[Mark Mason @MMemplaw]

We're keeping a close eye on the Employment Rights Bill. The latest last weeks was that employees will need 6 months' service to claim unfair dismissal. Note this is applicable in GB only. https://t.co/E6P5WF8gAv

[Mark Mason @MMemplaw]

Really looking forward to being in London next week to co-lead this

[Global Connections @globconnections]

🔒️ Protected Characteristics
🏢 In Person
📅 08 October 2025
⌚️ 10:30 - 16:00

🔗https://t.co/YW42B2rgtp

During this event, we’ll hear from Mark Mason and Roy Magara (both employment law specialists and members of the network).

[Mark Mason @MMemplaw]

All employers need to be aware of the duty to make reasonable adjustments for disabilities - including for employees whose neurodivergence amounts to a disability https://t.co/vxpyg1elll

[Mark Mason @MMemplaw]

@Jude753712043 @BBCNewsNI Is this an evidence backed view?

[Mark Mason @MMemplaw]

@melanieander3y @BBCNewsNI Because we don’t make adults continue for several years in a job that makes them sick with stress. We don’t tell adults they’re not allowed find work better suited to them. If the environment is traumatic for a young person, forcing them to attend school isn’t the answer.

[Mark Mason @MMemplaw]

@ociongac @BBCNewsNI “No harm”, but there’s no need to be disrespectful to opposing views. Attending school isn’t a legal requirement. Home education isn’t unlawful.

[Mark Mason @MMemplaw]

@ociongac @BBCNewsNI Children should have the power to not be forced to stay for years in an environment they can't cope with. We don't tell adults they're not allowed to leave a job that makes them miserable for one more suited to them.

[Mark Mason @MMemplaw]

RED WEATHER WARNING ADVICE FOR EMPLOYERS
Consider closing and/or or having employees work from home during the red weather warning.
An employee should not be disciplined for refusing to travel to work during a red weather warning.

[Mark Mason @MMemplaw]

It's Christmas party season. The BBC is reporting this morning that a woman has settled a harassment complaint arising out of a Christmas party for £36,000.

More information and advice on how to ensure this doesn't happen in your workplace here:-

https://t.co/nR0UEQtPAk

[Mark Mason @MMemplaw]

10 years of Shared Parental Leave! Let's see what comes out of the government review of parental leave entitlement #ukemplaw #hr https://t.co/YqL6Wltq72

[Mark Mason @MMemplaw]

We've been receiving more queries recently from clients seeking advice on how they can best support #neurodivergent employees. We hope this short blog post is helpful. #ukemplaw https://t.co/ExwASEBdvS

[Mark Mason @MMemplaw]

If you know of anyone who is considering employing their first employee, please let them know about this webinar I'm leading on 27th June - https://t.co/55KrjnN3Cm

[Mark Mason @MMemplaw]

@afcbpodcast Worth the trip from Belfast! 🍒

[Mark Mason @MMemplaw]

@saintpetersac Just following up on this. Are the junior results not available?