I moustache you a question – are employers allowed to ban facial hair in the workplace? For many, the start […]
A Day in The Life of an Employment Trainee! After finishing my 5 years at university, I am now undertaking […]
National Tell a Joke Day: What if it’s not “just banter”?
National Tell a Joke Day: What if it’s not “just banter”? Workplace banter is often seen as harmless, lighthearted fun […]
Managing Alcohol Misuse in the Workplace: Considerations for Employers
Managing Alcohol Misuse in the Workplace: Considerations for Employers This year, Alcohol Awareness Week falls on 1-7 July 2024. This […]
Unfair dismissal case update
Unfair dismissal case update A look at two recent Employment Appeal Tribunal (“EAT”) decisions on unfair dismissal. Is it unreasonable […]
Enhanced Safeguards for Pregnant Employees and Returners from April 2024
Enhanced Safeguards for Pregnant Employees and Returners from April 2024 As of 6 April 2024, the statutory right for an […]
Stress Awareness Month April 2024
Stress Awareness Month April 2024 Stress: Is it part of the job, or do workers need protection? Since the 1990’s, […]
Supporting employees who have suffered bereavement
Supporting employees who have suffered bereavement As an employer, offering leave in circumstances where an employee has lost a loved […]
The Perils of Presenteeism in the Workplace
The Perils of Presenteeism in the Workplace In the pre pandemic world, it was not uncommon for staff to spend […]
A different kind of gig
A different kind of gig… The gig economy, characterised by short-term contracts and freelance work as opposed to permanent jobs, […]