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How can employers tackle mental health in the workplace?

It’s World Mental Health Day and this year, the theme is mental health in the workplace. So, how can employers best tackle the issues? Three...

Detailed guidance on dress codes – what employers need to know

In today's workplace, in some sectors the idea of having any sort of dress code is considered archaic. However, giving employees a bit of direction...

Dismissal, disciplinary action or demotion: what happens when employees disclose poor mental health?

Over a million UK employees have faced negative consequences after disclosing their mental health issues at work, according to a new report. It found...

Home truths: what employers need to know about working from home

From new contracts to employees being distracted by the household chores. Philip McCabe, Principal Solicitor at McCabe and Co, takes a look at what...

How to create a culture of kindness (and reduce discrimination claims) at work

As an employment lawyer, I have spent my most of my career advising clients how best to mitigate risks and claims, writes Danielle Spiers,...

I’m pregnant and I don’t feel ‘COVID-19 Secure’ at work, what are my rights?

If you’re pregnant you’re naturally going to have concerns...

Furlough New Government Guidance

Nearly three quarters (71.7 per cent) of organisations are...

Constructive Dismissal

UPDATED FOR 2022 - This practical guide is all...

Five things we learnt in employment law this week (18 February 2020)

1. A one-off act can amount to a ‘provision,...

Five things we learnt in employment law (17 January 2020)

Five things we learnt in employment law this week ...

Employment Tribunal hears case of sacked ethical vegan

As Veganuary kicks off this week so does a...