The Working Time Regulations (WTR) 1998 set out a number of provisions regarding the rest periods workers are entitled to – but what happens if
BLOG Drinking on the job is no laughing matter for hospitality employers. When working in a bar, restaurant or hotel, it can be easy for
Blog In the event an employee suffers bereavement, employers need to handle the situation with care and sensitivity. At times like this, the employee may
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
You’d hope that most people who leave your organisation would feel content about their experience with you, but there will always be one or two
Does discriminatory treatment permit an employee to refuse work? This was the question that was explored by the Court of Appeal in the case of
When it comes to the sensitive issue of employees working under the influence of alcohol, employers often grapple with the question: ‘Can you dismiss an
BLOG How to manage victimisation in the workplace Many employers and managers will probably have heard of the terms ‘harassment’ and ‘bullying’, but what about
Blog You may not give much thought to whether your organisation is an equal opportunities employer. Chances are, you take it for granted that you
Disciplinary hearings can be almost as uncomfortable for the manager as for the staff member who’s the subject of the meeting. The manager conducting the
