BLOG When it comes to taking disciplinary action for employee misconduct, conducting a fair and legally sound discipline procedure is essential for employers. In this
BLOG All too often, ill-judged posts on social media become a work issue, with ramifications for both employees and employers. In recent years, we’ve seen
BLOG As the #MeToo Movement continues to cast a spotlight on allegations involving high-profile celebrities, it’s important to remember that sexual harassment isn’t a symptom
Blog The Tribunal system is buckling under the pressure of increasing claim numbers. Last month, the government issued the latest round of Employment Tribunal statistics for the
There have been a number of cases recently concerning disability claims from teachers. As an employer, it’s important to not discriminate against disabled employees and
Equal pay is a major talking point in the world of women’s sports – and public opinion on the issue is often divided. With the
Two recent cases have posed the question of whether it is unlawful for men on shared parental leave to be paid less than mothers on
A BBC manager has turned down a promotion after finding out that a male colleague was offered £12,000 more for the same role. In an
How do you measure the number of hours worked by employees? Following a recent ruling by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), UK employers
According to new research, working in shifts has a negative impact on cardiovascular health. The Chinese study, which was published in the journal Occupational Medicine,
