Workplace banter and industrial language is quite usual in manufacturing environments. But how do you know when the joke has gone too far? When does
In this second in a series of three articles on how to conduct a job interview, we consider the thorny issue of asking questions about
BLOG There some interview questions that are best avoided, even though you might be tempted to give potential employees a grilling. Although they might not
There have been reports of employers receiving bogus job applications from people whose only aim is to pursue discrimination claims when they are rejected. Public
Thinking of hiring an illegal worker? Think again. The government is cracking down on organisations that employ illegal workers. Since July 2016, an employer who
Employers may wish to hire young workers in half-term and in the run-up to Christmas. You need to be aware, however, that special employment rules
The biggest danger employers face when drafting job adverts is falling foul of discrimination law. What can you say and what can’t you say? The
Theresa May has repeatedly said “Brexit means Brexit”. Now, the PM has announced withdrawal from the EU will start by March 2017. But what does
If an employee needs to carry out their job, what should you do if they are banned from driving? We answer some key questions on
Most employers, at some point, will be asked by an employee for leave of absence because they have been selected for jury service. In theory,
