The use of agency workers by UK companies is being questioned by MPs. As part of the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee’s inquiry into
Blog For employers, what is most attractive about using agency workers is that there are fewer obligations than when employing permanent staff. But is it
Do you ever let employees get away with poor performance because you don’t want to have the awkward conversation with them? Although this is completely
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has stated that employers may prohibit workers from wearing headscarves at work in certain circumstances. The two cases brought
Nick Wilson, Director of Health & Safety Services at Ellis Whittam, gives an overview of an employer’s general duties toward protecting the health, safety and
Employees have the right to time off work for a number of statutory reasons, including time off for public duties. Nature of the right Employees
BLOG How to manage workplace gossip Gossip in the workplace is often harmless enough. But sometimes it can cross the line and employers will need
The amount that employers will have to pay out in cases of redundancy and unfair dismissals is set to rise. Compensation limits and minimum awards
Black and ethnic minority people are at a disadvantage in the workplace according to a government-backed review. Conservative peer and businesswoman Baroness Ruby McGregor-Smith, who
Taking a career break is something that appeals to many of us, but most people think their employer won’t allow it. We take a look
