The Welsh government has announced plans to restrict the use of zero hours contracts in the social care sector. The proposals are as follows: Workers
An Employment Tribunal’s decision has shown the importance of getting references right. It is often an area which causes employers headaches. The law does not
What do you do if you suspect that one of your employees has committed theft, is dealing drugs on your premises or in possession of
Certain industries require 24-hour around the clock cover to ensure that demands are met. This is likely the case for health care, hospitality, security, retail
The law does allow employers to monitor employees’ work emails, internet use and telephone calls. But you need to take care to stay within the
BLOG Gross misconduct in the workplace can pose significant challenges for employers and understanding your legal rights is crucial. In this expert guide, we provide
BLOG Our research reveals that 80% of employers have concerns about how employees use social media. And in our opinion, rightly so. Social media usage
Home working is growing in popularity as employers try to accommodate the modern reality of people juggling different priorities. There are numerous reasons for home
Organisations increasingly face investigation for corporate manslaughter and the number of convictions is expected to dramatically increase in the coming years. The Corporate Manslaughter and
Zero hours contracts have been branded as controversial and prone to abuse with a number of employers receiving considerable flak for their use. In fact,
