When it comes to the sensitive issue of employees working under the influence of alcohol, employers often grapple with the question: ‘Can you dismiss an
When an employee is considering whether or not to accept a new job, the company benefits on offer will be high on their list of
A guide to Employer’s Liability Insurance A recent case has highlighted the importance of having Employer’s Liability Insurance in place and gives us an opportunity
Under a proposed new law, parents who have lost a child under the age of 18 are to have a statutory right to parental bereavement
Blog The foundation of the employment relationship is the Contract of Employment. This sets out the rights and obligations of both the employer and the employee.
Regardless of the size of your organisation, it is essential to have robust and well-drafted HR policies and procedures in place. This is particularly the
Is allowing employees to listen to music at work a good idea? There’s no doubt that music has the ability to put people in a
When we think about discrimination, we usually think about age, disability, race and sex. But there are in fact nine ‘protected characteristics’ under the Equality
A form of flexible working most synonymous with the Education sector, term-time contracts are now becoming more widely utilised by employers in other industries. But
BLOG A settlement agreement is a legally-binding document between an employer and employee which settles any claims that arise from the employment relationship or the
