Surveillance at work can raise the possibility of breaches to an employee’s right to privacy, nevertheless, employees can’t reasonably expect total privacy at work. Employers… ( Read More )
Social Media – can it affect my Employment?
We all have a right to a personal life and employers should respect this. However, there are a number of factors that we should take… ( Read More )
Dealing with Long Term Sickness
Dealing with long term sickness absence can be one of the most difficult issues for employers both in terms of covering the workload and also… ( Read More )
Sick and Tired of Sickness Absence?
Sickness absence is a cause of worry for any organisation and high levels of absence can be costly and damaging. So what can be done… ( Read More )
Annual Leave – simple, isn’t it?
Annual leave is a simple area of employment law for employers and HR staff to manage. However, there are a few key elements they need… ( Read More )
When is a Verbal Warning not a Verbal Warning?
Some managers get confused by what exactly is a ‘verbal warning’. A lot will depend on whether the Organisation’s Discipline (and Capability) policy includes a… ( Read More )
Can Workplace Banter still exist?
In an Employment Tribunal case, a nurse had been fired for gross misconduct for comments made as she helped to restrain a male patient having… ( Read More )
Company Parties and the Potential Fallout
Throughout the year many organisations host / organise a staff event, some to say thanks to the staff for the hard work, some to cover a… ( Read More )
How to Manage Absence due to Adverse Weather
During winter months especially, we are often asked ‘how do we manage the situation where employees don’t attend work due to bad weather? Do we… ( Read More )