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…
Termination of actor’s role as gay character because of her belief that homosexuality was a sin was not religious belief discrimination….
Although it is not a legal requirement to have a Staff Handbook many employers do have a Handbook of some sort or other in order to provide guidance to staff..
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.
Tribunal finds University Professor was discriminated against because of gender critical philosophical beliefs. An Employment Tribunal recently found that…
Holiday Pay for Irregular Hours & Part-Year Workers. The government has introduced reforms to simplify holiday entitlement and holiday pay calculations..
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.
New Employment Laws to come into force in April 2024. Changes to employment law that all employers need to know. The new year has brought with it a flurry…
Employer obligation to make reasonable adjustments. In a recent survey it has been established that employers are not forthcoming or proactive in assessing …
