Do you ever let employees get away with poor performance because you don’t want to have the awkward conversation with them? Although this is completely
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has stated that employers may prohibit workers from wearing headscarves at work in certain circumstances. The two cases brought
Nick Wilson, Director of Health & Safety Services at Ellis Whittam, gives an overview of an employer’s general duties toward protecting the health, safety and
Employees have the right to time off work for a number of statutory reasons, including time off for public duties. Nature of the right Employees
A charitable trust responsible for maintaining a Tudor stately home has been fined after a butler was crushed to death by a faulty lift. The
Volunteers are at the heart of most charities, but unfortunately, there’s always the odd bad apple. Most people at your charity will be a fantastic
BLOG How to manage workplace gossip Gossip in the workplace is often harmless enough. But sometimes it can cross the line and employers will need
The amount that employers will have to pay out in cases of redundancy and unfair dismissals is set to rise. Compensation limits and minimum awards
A firm of estate agents has been fined after a househunter fell down a well in the garden of a home she had gone to
Taking a career break is something that appeals to many of us, but most people think their employer won’t allow it. We take a look
