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
At present, employees must earn the equivalent of 14 hours on minimum wage (£118) to qualify for statutory sick pay (SSP). However, this could soon
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
Last week, an alliance of unions, charities and women’s rights groups initiated a campaign calling for employers to be held legally liable if they fail
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
Blog In most cases, employees will be required to contact the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas) before making an Employment Tribunal claim. But
Blog The report by the Ministry of Justice gives us the statistics for the period January to March 2019, compares the figures against the same
Blog Allegations of misconduct should always be thoroughly investigated. Nowhere is this more important than in the Education sector, where employers have a duty to
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
