
HR NEWS | Sleep-in shifts and the National Minimum Wage
Whether time spent by a worker sleeping on shift counts as working time for the purposes of calculating whether they have been paid at least

Whether time spent by a worker sleeping on shift counts as working time for the purposes of calculating whether they have been paid at least

After a weekend of sizzling heat, the warm weather seems here to stay. When working in these hot conditions, work may not be the number

Today, 4th July, the latest Health & Safety Executive (HSE) statistics have been released. Nick Wilson, Director of Health & Safety at Ellis Whittam comments

Some surveys have shown that employees will turn down a job because it offers no flexible working. In fact, it is now considered one of

Change is an inevitable part of any organisation’s life. There are various options you can consider when looking to make your organisation as viable and

Some of your employees may pray, but do employers need to provide them with a suitable place to do this? As the law stands, employers

Blog The Government Equalities Office has published guidance on dress codes and sex discrimination. In the last few years, dress codes have come under fire.

A recent decision by the Court of Appeal has highlighted that employers need to look at the reasons behind an employee’s conduct. The case acts

Blog When an employee commits an act of gross misconduct, employers will often not know what their next step should be. Can you do an

A recent Employment Tribunal case shows the risks of carrying out redundancies without the required knowledge and experience. In Cassidy v Quest Vitamins Ltd, the