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
Employees posting inappropriate social media messaging has implications for employers. Recent examples of misjudged posts by celebrities have demonstrated the importance of thinking before you
It’s hard to believe, but pregnancy and maternity discrimination are on the rise. These are the findings in a report by the Women and Equalities Committee which
Given the current political climate, talk can often turn to politics. This can create healthy debate, or it can lead to fiery arguments. So what
A recent Employment Tribunal decision has shown the importance of not treating a positive drug test result as automatic grounds for dismissal. Employers need to
One mistake in most jobs may not have major repercussions. But one mistake behind the wheel can cause a professional driver to become disqualified from
Preventing illegal working on construction sites is extremely important. It may seem that carrying out right to work checks is just a tick box exercise.
Workplace banter is a common occurrence in manufacturing environments. Banter on the shop floor is not unusual. Sometimes that shop floor banter moves to social
Few things can be more exasperating for employers than dealing with persistently poor performance. It can seem like an uphill battle to get some employees
Blog In order to save some money, employers may be tempted to download a free contract of employment or attempt to draft one themselves by
