What are the implications for UK employment law as a result of the decision to leave the EU?
Which ever way you voted, the country has now decided and the process to leave…
July 15, 2016 By Verity Slater
Mental health in the workplace
Recent research indicates that 1 in 4 people will suffer from some form of mental…
June 23, 2016 By Stephens Scown
Time for walkies!
This Friday 24th June is Bring Your Dog to Work Day! Bring Your Dog…
June 22, 2016 By Ellie Hibberd
What can businesses learn from Euro 2016?
Ellie Hibberd, senior associate and head of HRExpress, takes a look at disciplinary procedures following on…
June 13, 2016 By Ellie Hibberd
‘Swinging The Lead’ – it pays to be honest
The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) judgment in Ajaj v Metroline West Ltd will be welcomed…
June 6, 2016 By Mark Roby
Whistleblowing: information or allegation – does it matter?
Workers are protected against being dismissed, or subjected to detriment, for making a protected disclosure…
June 6, 2016 By Chris Morse
Employment case study: Royal Mail
In a recent decision, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has found that the dismissal of…
May 31, 2016 By Stephens Scown
Hands off! How to stop former employees taking your customers
Restrictive covenants set out in employees’ contracts of employment can provide useful protection for employers.…
May 31, 2016 By Laura McFadyen
Right to work checks – don’t get caught out!
Employers have a legal duty to prevent illegal working in the UK and must check…
May 23, 2016 By Lisa Mulholland
Where do charities stand with whistleblowers?
In recent months, the charity sector has come under fire with some high-profile charities criticised…
April 12, 2016 By Chris Morse
Disability Discrimination – learning from Starbucks’ mistakes
Mrs Kumulchew made various complaints against Starbucks including claims for sex discrimination, victimisation and whistleblowing.…
March 23, 2016 By Stephens Scown
The early Easter break and holiday entitlement
Under the Working Time Regulations (WTR) workers are entitled to 5.6 weeks’ annual leave in each…
March 23, 2016 By Hazel Sanders