For all employers, absences are very disruptive. In some sectors, if someone calls in sick, the work can wait. However, in the care sector, the
It may be an accepted part of life that women go through the menopause, but it is certainly less accepted that female employees may need
The birth of a child is a great joy, but unfortunately, it can be testing if the baby is born premature and needs to spend
A £1.5 million fund has been created to help projects whereby private sector employers assist individuals who have taken a career break and want to
When we advise our clients, some myths about Contracts of Employment often crop up. One of the biggest myths we hear is that contracts need
As the heavy snow causes widespread disruption across the UK, many people will be affected by the unsafe driving conditions, road closures, reduced or cancelled
Do you have a locum or a contractor who has been regularly engaged over an extended period of time on a self-employed basis? If so,
Blog Written by Hannah Kennedy on 12 February 2021 With reports that a whistleblower has accused Oxfam of failing to act after being informed of
Recent events have thrown up the question of what happens if an employee resigns in the midst of a disciplinary procedure. The press has gone
We all need rules in the workplace, but when do they cross the line? People have been talking a lot about Facebook and Google who
