
Gross misconduct – an FAQ for employers
Blog When an employee commits an act of gross misconduct, employers will often not know what their next step should be. Can you do an

Blog When an employee commits an act of gross misconduct, employers will often not know what their next step should be. Can you do an

BLOG We all want our workplaces to be free from harassment and bullying. Unfortunately, employers have hit the headlines for all the wrong reasons in recent

Blog Despite the extensive use of fixed-term contracts, many employers do not realise that the non-renewal of a fixed-term contract actually amounts to a dismissal

For all employers, absences are very disruptive. In some sectors, if someone calls in sick, the work can wait. However, in the care sector, the

A new duty of candour is coming into effect on 1st April 2018 in Scotland. The aim of this duty is to ensure organisations are

Blog Written by Hannah Kennedy on 12 February 2021 With reports that a whistleblower has accused Oxfam of failing to act after being informed of

A surgeon who lied in order to land an £84,000 a year role has been convicted of fraud. Sudip Sarker told the interview panel that

Swearing in the workplace | No big deal? Addressing the use of profanity in the workplace and determining whether it constitutes misconduct is a common

BLOG We expect school bullies to grow out of their bad habits when they become adults. Unfortunately, however, instances of bullying do still occur in

Facing a discrimination claim is an employer’s worst nightmare come true. Not only can it cause disputes, disrupt team dynamics, negatively affect morale and taint