Category: Grievances & the Grievance Procedure

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Are Staff Handbooks Mandatory?

There is no legal requirement across England and Wales for Employers to have a staff handbook. It is however,  considered best practice for employers to have..

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Bullying & Harassment at Work

The impact of bullying and harassment can be significant. Small children to grown adults know when they have been bullied and harassed, without ever having to..

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Getting suspension right

Deciding whether or not to suspend an employee is a decision which should not be taken lightly and can have significant repercussions if the process is …

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Sexual Harassment Prevention Duty

In order to help you comply with your legal obligation to take steps to prevent sexual harassment we have arranged training for managers and employees.

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Menopause, affecting more than just women.

With approximately 6 million of the 33 million people employed in the UK experiencing menopause, the affected women, usually between the ages of 45-55…

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What is Constructive Unfair Dismissal?

Constructive unfair dismissal arises where an employer fundamentally breaches the terms of an employee’s contract, and the employee resigns in response…