Christmas Workplace Woes! Updated 2.12.21. Whilst we are all gearing up for the big day, Christmas can sometimes bring unplanned pitfalls and challenges to our business.So what are they and how should we react?1. Unauthorised absence/party “sickies”Whilst...

Prioritising flexible working A recent survey of employers conducted by Willis Towers Watson has found that 75 per cent of the 437 employers surveyed are focusing on employee wellbeing and prioritising flexible working, mentoring and training to enhance...

A claim for disability discrimination This is a question we are often asked and the answer is to understand the reasons why in case there is anything discriminatory that could cause an issue. This is what happened in the recent tribunal case of Oldfield...

What do I do about a disciplinary process when the employee is being investigated for criminal charges? On occasion, an employee is arrested and charged with criminal proceedings that have an impact on them or others at work. When this happens the dilemma...

Ordered a manager to pay over £2,600 We often deal with grievances whereby banter or “off the cuff” remarks are made, often without the intention to offend. In this case, the Leeds tribunal ordered a manager to pay over £2,600 to two staff members after he...

Only the disciplinary hearing manager should be reaching a decision A professor at the University of Reading, Dr Dronsfield, was found to be having a sexual relationship with one of his students. Under the university’s rules, he could only be dismissed if...