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 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 Written by Hannah Kennedy on 12 February 2021 In order to thrive as a business, it’s important to protect the secrets of your success.
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
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has now published its yearly report on workplace fatalities in Great Britain. The report is based on provisional annual
The HSE has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling workplace stress after efforts to promote its management standards have fallen short. Andrew Kingscott, one of the
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
