
‘Some other substantial reason’ | Can employers dismiss over criminal activity?
Blog Even those with an unblemished record may at some stage commit illegal acts. If this is true of somebody you employ, and the offence

Blog Even those with an unblemished record may at some stage commit illegal acts. If this is true of somebody you employ, and the offence

BLOG There are a number of commonly-held myths in the realm of employment law. Some give employers a false sense of security, while others make

There are times in life when emotions take over and we say things we later regret. But if an employee impulsively resigns in the heat

Age discrimination in the workplace is a very real and heavily ingrained issue. From bias during the recruitment process to being denied training and development

If you’re concerned about the significant spike in Employment Tribunal claims in recent years, it’s not time to breathe out just yet, as quarterly statistics

Blog Not all dismissals involve an employer giving an employee their marching orders. In some cases, an act or acts committed by the employer creates

BLOG As humans, we will naturally warm to some people more than others. However, in the workplace, preferential treatment can create real issues. It’s quite

When making the decision to dismiss, it’s important to have all the facts. But what happens if a manager deliberately creates a false narrative around

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 When dealing with potential misconduct, disciplinary officers will rely on the contents of the investigation report in order to determine whether an employee’s conduct