Freedom of expression | Does dismissal over personal blog posts violate employees’ rights?
BLOG Employees with their own insight, ideas and thought-leading industry knowledge can be a real asset to your business. However, not all employers are happy
Government confirms how to calculate holiday pay for workers with no set hours
In August 2019, employers were left scratching their heads after the Court of Appeal (CoA) ruled that they are no longer permitted to pro-rate holiday
TUPE transfer revelation | Do the regulations apply to workers as well as employees?
BLOG With ‘employment’ literally in the title, it has long been understood that the TUPE regulations exist to protect employees when a company changes hands. However, in
Dicing with disaster | Why near misses shouldn’t be overlooked
When you think of workplace safety, you probably think about accidents, injuries and fatalities. However, reporting and investigating near misses can be just as important
Whistleblowing | Is dismissal automatically unfair if the real reason was concealed from the decision maker?
When making the decision to dismiss, it’s important to have all the facts. But what happens if a manager deliberately creates a false narrative around
General Election 2019 | The parties’ proposals for employment law
With just over two weeks to go until one of the most anticipated General Elections in UK history, both parties’ manifestos are undergoing intense scrutiny
Use it or lose it? | New rules on carrying over annual leave lost to long-term sickness absence
With 2019 almost over and many employers approaching a new annual leave period, if you have staff off on long-term sick with annual leave left
Colds, commuting and Christmas leave requests | Absence advice for employers during autumn and winter
BLOG Written on 21 November 2024 Winter is coming. The big coats are out – and so too are the seasonal challenges for employers. Colds
Abused, threatened and assaulted | How employers can protect retail staff from violence
A new survey has found that retail workers are, on average, abused, threatened or assaulted 21 times a year. Jackie McKenzie, a petrol station worker,
The work Christmas party | 8 tips for avoiding HR disasters
BLOG Written on 3 November 2024 The annual work Christmas party can be a great opportunity to bring everyone together and finish the year on
Working Time Regulations | Employee dismissed for refusing to relinquish rest break
The Working Time Regulations (WTR) 1998 set out a number of provisions regarding the rest periods workers are entitled to – but what happens if
Workplace transport safety | Haulier fined after worker injured by moving vehicle
Every year, over 5,000 accidents involve transport in the workplace. Main causes of injury are people falling off vehicles, or being crushed or struck by
