This week, gender discrimination has taken centre stage. Hundreds of marches took place this weekend and now two committees, the Women and Equalities Commission and
You can get in all sorts of trouble if you get references wrong. There is no general duty imposed on employers to provide a reference
It is common that workers work through their rest breaks and do not complain about it. However, you may face legal action if you do
SME business leader and Brexiteer Simon Boyd has written to MPs with a list of Health & Safety laws he wants abolished once the UK
The excessive use of mobile phones at work can cause managers to pull their hair out in frustration. If employees are constantly on their mobile
Sign up for the latest news & insights Blog Most people know discrimination is unlawful under the Equality Act 2010. However, can you tell the
Blog Do not underestimate the significant impact that discrimination can have on your business or organisation. Discrimination can cause a high employee turnover – if
It is often difficult for employers to speak to an employee about loss or bereavement. Work is usually the last thing on the employee’s mind
Employers cannot discriminate on the basis of the ‘protected characteristics’ specified in the Equality Act 2010. These protected characteristics are age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage
We look at four key cases that the employment tribunals and courts will be considering in 2017 and which employers and HR professionals need to
