Rights of EU workers post-Brexit
Since the Brexit referendum, there has been uncertainty amongst employers about the status of their EU workers. The Prime Minister has now unveiled a “fair
Change management and employment law
Change can be scary and unsettling. Some employees may openly accept change, thinking about how it can positively affect their role and work. Others
How to stop employees stealing your client list
Have you ever suspected that employees who leave your business take your customers’ details with them when they go? Individuals who do this can be
Top tips for difficult conversations with staff
Managers often put off having difficult conversations with staff. This stems from a fear of the employee’s reaction, a dislike of confrontation, a worry about
Notice periods – know the law
If an employee is dismissed, they have the right to be given the appropriate amount of notice as laid down under the Employment Rights Act
Engineering firm fined £40k after safety failings
An engineering firm has been fined after an employee suffered a serious hand injury. The court heard the individual was using a metalworking lathe when
Waste company fined after worker burned
A waste recycling company has been fined £220,000 after an employee was severely burned just 8 months after a similar incident. A court heard that
Government publishes Social Mobility Index
Is your company doing enough to help those from less privileged backgrounds advance their careers? The government has acknowledged that employers could be doing more
What should be in an Employee Handbook?
All employers want to have a workforce that has high productivity and a low staff turnover. To achieve this, you need an Employee Handbook, often called a
Fire risk management
Following the tragic fire on 14th June at Grenfell Tower in North Kensington, some of our clients have enquired about what they should be doing
Dealing with a firearm or weapon attack
What happens if the unthinkable happens and there is a firearm or weapon attack in your workplace? These events are very rare. But it is
Stopping a stink in the workplace
Nobody likes an awkward conversation. And they don’t get much more awkward than having to tell someone that they smell. Whether an employee has bad
