In the early days of social media, the idea of an employer checking a potential employee’s Facebook page to assess their suitability for a role
2018 has seen some important judgments being handed in tribunals and courts. Ellis Whittam runs through five important employment law cases which have had implications
What do employers do if an employee gives you their letter of resignation and doesn’t come into work the next day? From an employer’s perspective,
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
Under the Equality Act, employees are protected from discrimination because of religion or belief. To avoid landing in hot water with religious discrimination, employers need
The Supreme Court has delivered its ruling on the long-awaited Pimlico Plumbers case focusing on employment status and the gig economy. This is the first
You’d hope that most people who leave your organisation would feel content about their experience with you, but there will always be one or two
According to the Charity Commission, over 50% of serious incidents reported by charities are about safeguarding issues. In light of the recent scandals, ensuring high
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
There is no magic wand that miraculously makes disputes disappear. But the nearest thing to this in HR and Employment Law is a settlement agreement.
