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Managing staff productivity during the World Cup

As the 2026 FIFA World cup gets underway, with matches taking place in the US, Canada and Mexico, many employers may be waiting in trepidation.
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Don’t overlook the early signs of workplace conflict

Workplace problems that later become grievances, sickness absence, resignations or legal claims rarely begin with obvious misconduct.
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20 Years as a Solicitor – A Dream That Started at 10 Years Old

This month marks a very special milestone for me, 20 years since I was admitted as a solicitor. When I stop and think about it, ...
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Do I have the right to be accompanied to a formal disciplinary hearing?

When can an employee bring a companion to the hearing? We appreciate that being invited to a formal disciplinary hearing can be daunting, and we ...
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Suspension at work

Suspending an employee from work is a step employers often take in situations of misconduct or disciplinary issues but it can cause wide ranging issues
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Job applicants and reasonable adjustments

Under the Equality Act 2010, it is unlawful to discriminate against someone because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership..
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How To Effectively Manage Probation Periods: Training for Managers

From 1st July 2026 the management of probation periods for new starters is going to be critical to reducing the risks of claims for unfair ...
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Employer agrees £329k settlement with former employee wrongly accused of working during sick leave

The pitfalls of managing sickness absence. An employee who won his claims of unfair dismissal and disability discrimination in an Employment Tribunal has agreed
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The impact of Settlement Agreements on post-termination restrictions

A post-termination restriction (also known as a restrictive covenant) is a tool often used by employers in the employment contract to protect its business
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Managing Sickness Absence Effectively

Managing sickness absence effectively has become increasingly important following recent employment law changes introduced under the Employment Rights Act
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Managing stress in the workplace

Workplace stress is a widespread issue that employers must take seriously, not only from a wellbeing perspective but also from a legal standpoint.
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The importance of taking annual leave

Putting off booking that week off from work may seem like the best idea at the time and continuously working may help your career initially ...
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