The Working Time Regulations (WTR) 1998 set out a number of provisions regarding the rest periods workers are entitled to – but what happens if
BLOG Under the Equality Act (EqA) 2010, employers may be held vicariously liable for acts of harassment committed by one employee against another – but
With estimates from the Office of National Statistics suggesting that Immigration to the UK from the EU is at its lowest level since 2013, hospitality
BLOG Determining an individual’s employment status is not always a clear-cut exercise, as a number of factors play a part in whether somebody is a
Balancing fairness, compliance, and business needs Table of Contents Managing an employee who frequently takes sick days can pose a challenge for employers, but it’s
Blog When an employee raises a workplace grievance, it’s your duty of care as the employer to resolve the issue quickly and efficiently through a
BLOG When it comes to taking disciplinary action for employee misconduct, conducting a fair and legally sound discipline procedure is essential for employers. In this
BLOG All too often, ill-judged posts on social media become a work issue, with ramifications for both employees and employers. In recent years, we’ve seen
BLOG As the #MeToo Movement continues to cast a spotlight on allegations involving high-profile celebrities, it’s important to remember that sexual harassment isn’t a symptom
Blog The Tribunal system is buckling under the pressure of increasing claim numbers. Last month, the government issued the latest round of Employment Tribunal statistics for the
