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Employee representatives: Burden or benefit?

Tackling employee misconduct can be challenging for employers, particularly when the employee is represented during the disciplinary process.  However, with greater understanding and advance...

Sexual Harassment in the workplace – five things employers can do better

Allegations of sexual harassment are often one of the most widely reported HR stories covered by the media when they come before an Employment...

‘Can’t be that serious because you didn’t suspend me’

It is a commonly held belief that you cannot fairly dismiss an employee for Gross Misconduct if you have not firstly suspended them. Employees...

What measures should employers put in place before agreeing to home working?

Whether it's checking emails on a smartphone, logging in remotely from a home PC or working from a laptop on the train, it is...

Holiday Pay Update: British Gas Lose Appeal In Commission Case In Court of Appeal

British Gas has today lost a high profile case in the Court of Appeal which could result in a flood of claims against thousands...

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...