Talking politics at work and avoiding conflict
Who are you going to vote for in the upcoming General Election? Some of your employees may be card carrying members of a party. Others
Employing university students
Many university students will have finished or be very close to finishing the academic year and be looking for some work over the summer months
Pulling a sickie after annual leave request denied
The summer is approaching and we all want to enjoy a lovely holiday. A big and costly mistake some employees make is seeing a fantastic
Do employers have to advertise jobs internally?
Are employers under a statutory duty to advertise job vacancies internally? The simple answer is no. There is no legal obligation to advertise jobs internally
Company fined despite no injury
A company and its general manager have been fined after ignoring Health & Safety law despite the fact that no injury had been reported and
The perils of messing up references
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
Hike of 148% in Health & Safety fines
Research shows UK organisations paid over £55 million in Health & Safety fines last year. That’s a hike of 148% on the 2015 figure!
Dismissal for breaching social media policy
The dismissal of an employee with 17 years of service after she made derogatory comments about her employer on social media may seem “harsh”, but
Why employers should do Return to Work Interviews
Employers and managers often underestimate the importance of return to work interviews, seeing them as an unnecessary administrative hurdle that only serve to prolong the
Employers named and shamed over pensions
For the first time, the Pensions Regulator has publicly named those employers who have not met their auto-enrolment responsibilities. They have published the names of
Top tips for effective new employee inductions
Do you remember the first day in your current job? Chances are it was a bit daunting. But a well thought out first few days can
10 things employers must know about grievances
Blog Written by Hannah Kennedy on 12 February 2021 It is unlikely that a manager will be jumping for joy when they receive a grievance,
