Since the introduction of shared parental leave, it has been questioned whether those taking that leave would be entitled to the same benefits as those
Blog Despite the extensive use of fixed-term contracts, many employers do not realise that the non-renewal of a fixed-term contract actually amounts to a dismissal
How do you break the news to an employee that they haven’t got promoted? It is definitely not an easy conversation to have. You don’t
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
Most employers know that if they reject a job applicant because they are pregnant or are going to on maternity leave, they are committing discrimination
While it may be tempting to do a Lord Sugar and bark “You’re fired!” whilst jabbing your finger at an employee you’d be glad to
It’s not just celebrities who are going under the knife. According to the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, 51,000 Britons chose to have cosmetic
On occasion, you may need to dismiss someone for reasons that do not fit the more common reasons of misconduct, performance and redundancy. In these
It is estimated that approximately one in seven couples may find it difficult to conceive. This may leave some couples with no other choice but
Returning to work after maternity leave is daunting enough. But for some new mothers, there are added concerns about how they will continue to breastfeed
