We have all, at some point, been late for work. There will always be occasions where something happens, out of our control, which prevents us from arriving to work on time. However, when an employee is regularly late for work, at best, this can be frustrating but, at worst it can have a detrimental impact … Read more
Managing misconduct in the workplace can be a daunting task for employers, but help is at hand. In this article, we guide you through the key steps to follow to remain legally compliant, as well as provide practical tips and advice. We also review the legal protections afforded to employees who report misconduct in the … Read more
Nearly a quarter of working age adults know someone who has died within the last 12 months, according to the charity Sue Ryder. Added to this, Marie Curie states that 58% of employees felt their performance was impacted by grief months after a bereavement. Taking time off for both bereavement and other life hardships can … Read more
Returning to work after maternity leave or other types of parental leave can be a difficult time for employees. They’ve spent time caring for and bonding with their new family, and it can feel like a big adjustment when they return. It’s also normal for parents to worry that they’ve become disconnected from their work … Read more
The best way to avoid a social media nightmare at your workplace is to have a well-written social media policy which clearly outlines what is and isn’t acceptable and what the consequences of any policy breach will be.
Whilst settlement agreements are not always the solution for every difficult workplace situation, when used appropriately, they can be mutually beneficial to both employer and employee. However, there are a number of points to be aware of and to carefully think through before entering into settlement agreement discussions with an employee. In this article, we … Read more
Zero hours contracts are a type of ‘atypical’ working where employers engage individuals on an ‘as required’ basis with no guaranteed hours.
Homeworking Policy Template Following the COVID-19 pandemic, employers adapted by transitioning many employees from office to remote working. Whilst some organisations continue to bring their employees back to the office, or work in a hybrid way, many continue to work 100% remotely as they find it an effective working model for their business. For organisations … Read more
Research by Newson Health shows that women experiencing the menopause are heavily impacted at work. The findings reveal that some menopausal women faced disciplinary action, were forced to take time off, reduce their hours or give up their jobs altogether.
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