Pulling a sickie after annual leave request denied
The summer is approaching and we all want to enjoy a lovely holiday. A big and costly mistake some employees make is seeing a fantastic
Do employers have to advertise jobs internally?
Advertising job vacancies in the workplace | Is it a legal requirement? As employers seek to fill job vacancies, the question often arises: ‘Do you
Company fined despite no injury
A company and its general manager have been fined after ignoring Health & Safety law despite the fact that no injury had been reported and
The perils of messing up references
An Employment Tribunal’s decision has shown the importance of getting references right. It is often an area which causes employers headaches. The law does not
Hike of 148% in Health & Safety fines
Research shows UK organisations paid over £55 million in Health & Safety fines last year. That’s a hike of 148% on the 2015 figure!
Dismissal for breaching social media policy
Blog The dismissal of an employee with 17 years of service after she made derogatory comments about her employer on social media may seem “harsh”,
Why employers should do Return to Work Interviews
Blog As organisations strive to maintain productivity and support their workforce, return to work interviews play a pivotal role in managing employee absences. In this
Employers named and shamed over pensions
For the first time, the Pensions Regulator has publicly named those employers who have not met their auto-enrolment responsibilities. They have published the names of
Top tips for effective new employee inductions
Do you remember the first day in your current job? Chances are it was a bit daunting. But a well thought out first few days can
10 things employers must know about grievances
Blog Written by Hannah Kennedy on 12 February 2021 It is unlikely that a manager will be jumping for joy when they receive a grievance,
Sick pay for partial days worked
One question that employers and managers often ask is how much they need to pay if an employee comes to work but falls sick and
£36 million price tag for minimum wage mistake
John Lewis Partnership has found itself falling foul of minimum wage rules. The error has led them to set aside £36 million to cover potential