The Equality Act is very strict on what health or disability questions employers can ask during the recruitment process. As a general principle, it is
Sickness absences are a headache for all employers. But if you have a diverse workforce some unexpected challenges arise. Imagine that an employee goes on
A health centre has removed its water cooler during the hottest week of the year over fears people will slip on spills. Central Canvey Primary
BLOG Imagine the situation. You have invited an employee to a disciplinary meeting. You have informed them of the date, time and place of the
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
At this time of year, allergies, such as hay fever, can flare up. Allergies can be one of the reasons why an employee’s productivity goes
Cancer can be devastating for all those affected by it. The majority of us will know someone who has been affected by cancer. It may
One of your employees has announced that they are having a baby through surrogacy arrangements. You will be delighted for the employee, but may wonder
Often employers feel helpless when dealing with employees’ frequent short-term absences, which have a significant disruptive effect on staffing levels and productivity. For manufacturing employers,
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
