HARASSMENT | Code of Practice Announced
The government has announced it will introduce a statutory Code of Practice on sexual harassment. The aim in the code is to make clear the action employers
WorkNest | Helping UK entrepreneurs sleep at night
We meet with UK business owners every day. And all too often we’re told how common it is for them to have restless nights –
Ellis Whittam | Helping UK entrepreneurs sleep at night
We meet with UK business owners every day. And all too often we’re told how common it is for them to have restless nights –
EMPLOYMENT LAW | Shake up Announced
Brexit may be dominating MPs time but the government has also been hard at work producing its Good Work Plan. This plan sets out its
2018 | Health and Safety Review
The past year has again been something of a mixed bag for occupational Health & Safety risk management. We take a look back at some
DISMISSAL | Fired because of politics?
Given the current political climate, talk can often turn to politics. This can create healthy debate, or it can lead to fiery arguments. So what
H&S NEWS | Healthcare Firm Fined
A healthcare firm has been heavily fined after transporting a patient in an unsecured minibus. The court heard the “vulnerable” patient opened a door and
2018 | HR and Employment Law Changes
It’s been a busy 2018 for Employment Law and HR changes. Ellis Whittam takes a closer look at some of the most significant events that
EXECUTIVE PAY | Mind the Gap
Hot on the heels of gender pay reporting, large companies will also have to comply with executive pay reporting. For the first time, the government
2019 | Important HR and Employment Law Changes
With 2018, employers had to grapple many changes to HR and Employment Law. This includes the introduction of the GDPR and gender pay reporting, changes
Rewinding 2018 | Employment Law cases
2018 has seen some important judgments being handed in tribunals and courts. Ellis Whittam runs through five important employment law cases which have had implications
TRIBUNAL NEWS | Failed drug test an automatic dismissal?
A recent Employment Tribunal decision has shown the importance of not treating a positive drug test result as automatic grounds for dismissal. Employers need to
