Does it amount to direct discrimination if an employer refuses a job to a non-disabled applicant because they believe that their condition could become a
Viewing or downloading pornography or sexually explicit material on work computers is a definite no-no at work. With the current furore surrounding allegations that Damian
A primary school’s board of governors has been fined after a pupil trapped her fingers in a toilet door. A court heard the four year
You couldn’t make this stuff up. Two workers have been compensated to the tune of almost £17,000 after being injured in Health & Safety breaches. But
Regardless of the size of your organisation, it is essential to have robust and well-drafted HR policies and procedures in place. This is particularly the
You’re probably aware that there’s a legal duty for employers to ensure that their employees have the right to work in the UK. But what
Can you suspend an employee with full pay while an investigation into allegations of misconduct is underway? The answer is yes, but only in certain
Big Ben’s famous bongs may be silenced for Health & Safety reasons. Parliamentary authorities announced the 13.7 tonne Great Bell may stop bonging to protect
Another day brings another gig economy case. This time, Addison Lee has become the latest in a line of companies who have faced an Employment
An Employment Tribunal’s decision has shown the importance of getting references right. It is often an area which causes employers headaches. The law does not
