As we reach the half-year review time, I’m sure all line managers and HR managers are anticipating the inevitable questions from their staff – can I have a pay rise or promotion?

Equal Pay Day, the point in the year where women effectively stop earning relative to men because of the gender pay gap, fell on 20 November this year.

The Labour Party conference concluded yesterday, and saw senior members of government outline further details to changes in employment law, apprenticeships, immigration and benefits.