Rewinding 2018 | Employment Law cases
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
TRIBUNAL NEWS | Failed drug test an automatic dismissal?
A recent Employment Tribunal decision has shown the importance of not treating a positive drug test result as automatic grounds for dismissal. Employers need to
ENTREPRENEURS | 5 things you need to know about HR
Whether entrepreneurs believe it or not, HR is an important ingredient to success. To grow and build your business, you need staff. When managing a
Vicarious liability | The worst Christmas gift for employers
Blog Written on 7 November 2024 When throwing a work Christmas party, employers have a long list of things to plan: the venue, food, drinks,
PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT | Are you demotivating your employees?
According to Acas (Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service), one in ten employers believe their performance management processes were demotivating their employees. When an employee receives praise, feedback
CARE NEWS | Draft law affecting Scottish care providers
A Bill is currently working its way through Scottish Parliament. This would impact care providers in Scotland. The aim of this draft law is to
BLACK FRIDAY | Keeping employee productivity sky high
Employee productivity can plummet on Black Friday. This year it falls on 23rd November 2018. With retail businesses fighting to provide customers with the
BREXIT | 3 ways employers can prepare
Brexit may be one of employers’ biggest concerns going into 2019, but unfortunately, we still have more question than answers. Everyone wants to know the
RETAIL | How much do “reasonable adjustments” cost?
Earlier this year, the Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work, Sarah Newton called on retailers to acknowledge the advantages of hiring disabled workers.
LOGISTICS | Dismissal for driving disqualification
One mistake in most jobs may not have major repercussions. But one mistake behind the wheel can cause a professional driver to become disqualified from
ANNUAL LEAVE | Use or lose it?
As we draw a close to the calendar year, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has handed down an important judgment on
H&S NEWS | Director Jailed
A director has been jailed and the company fined after a 39 year old worker died. Gaskell’s (North West) Limited and Jonathan Gaskell were sentenced
