
How to handle bereavement leave requests
It is often difficult for employers to speak to an employee about loss or bereavement. Work is usually the last thing on the employee’s mind

It is often difficult for employers to speak to an employee about loss or bereavement. Work is usually the last thing on the employee’s mind

Employers may believe that new fathers only have the right to paternity leave, but in fact they may be entitled to a number of other

What does 2017 hold in store for employers and HR professionals? We look at five key laws that will come into effect. 1 Changes to

Do you know the process to follow to get an employee’s medical report? Do you know what to do if the employee doesn’t give consent?

As 2016 draws to a close, we reflect on some prominent tribunals and cases brought before courts, the new laws introduced and companies put under

BLOG Fixed-term contracts can be very useful to cover a period of maternity leave or long-term sick leave, to do a job where funding has

In a recent case of Grange v Abellio London Limited, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) was asked to make a ruling on whether an employer

BLOG Put a stop to fake sickness absences! Employers face many challenges when dealing with sickness absences. It gets much more difficult when you face

Employers are often left scratching their heads trying to understand the provisions related to time off for dependants – how much time off are employees

BLOG Written on 7 June 2024 Social media can be a valuable tool for employers to research prospective employees – it often provides more information