Raising a claim against an employer is often an intensely personal and emotional journey. It’s a decision not taken lightly, rooted in perceived injustices…
The Importance of a Well-Managed Probation Period in Light of the New Employment Rights Bill 2024. This week we saw the unveiling of the new bill that will …
Quite often sickness absence will put employers under pressure to get staff back into work after long periods of absence. Pressuring a sick employee…
The concept of gross misconduct has often left employers feeling that there is no further option but to terminate the employment of the individual but is this always necessary and reasonable?
Return to Work Interviews after sickness. Although I hate using the term, ‘interview’ most people understand the concept of a return-to-work interview…
Is it fair to dismiss someone for stealing a sandwich? A common disciplinary area that arises is when an employee is accused of alleged theft.
What do employers need to consider about substance abuse?
An area where employers and managers feel out of there comfort zone is when faced with an employee who is under the influence of a substance.
The case of Mr A Finn v The British Bung Manufacturing Company Ltd confirmed that calling a man bald is no longer a mere insult/banter. Even if factually true..
What should employers be considering with a neuro divergent workforce?
