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Misogyny in the workplace

Misogyny in the workplace is not always clear or easy to identify. It can be subtle, systemic, and deeply embedded in everyday behaviours.
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Secret Santa in the workplace

In the run up to Christmas there will be work parties all over the country that are taking place and some organisations will be looking ...
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National minimum wage increases in 2026

The government has recently announced the yearly increase to the national minimum wage and whilst the decision has been made in an effort to strike ...
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Disability, Ill health and Employment

Sir Charlie Mayfield Lead Reviewer of Keep Britain Working recently spent 9 months looking at the issues that surround ill health and the workplace. This ...
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Employees will soon be entitled to Bereavement leave

Government consultation on statutory bereavement leave underway. The government recently opened its consultation on the plan to introduce a new statutory right
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The pitfalls of casual conduct during formal processes

In many organisations, swearing has become woven into the everyday culture. It may be used jokingly, as a release of tension or simply as an ...
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Time limits for issuing claims in the Employment Tribunal

In the Employment Tribunal there are strict time limits set on the deadline for submitting your claim. In most cases (currently*) the time limit is ...
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Conducting a Grievance Investigation: How do I gather grievance evidence & put together the report

The final part of the grievance investigation is gathering the evidence and producing your conclusions. In this article I deal with what you need to ...
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Do your employment contracts adequately cover your legal obligations?

In April 2020, important changes were made to Section 1 of the Employment Rights Act 1996, requiring that all employees and workers receive a written ...
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Handling Disciplinary Issues When An Employee Goes Off Sick

It is a scenario that many HR professionals and managers will recognise, just as you begin to investigate a disciplinary matter or schedule a disciplinary ...
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Employee sacked for calling manager a “d***head” was unfairly dismissed

A correspondent for the Guardian recently wrote that Tribunals increasingly appear to be deciding disputes that – based on the eye-catching headlines - appear..
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Understanding Protected Conversations: What You Need to Know

Discussions about ending employment are never simple. Employers want to manage risks while employees want to protect their rights and reputations.
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