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Landmark ruling in Covid jab for work case as opposition intensifies.
A nurse believed to be the first employee to legally challenge the ‘no jab, no job’ policy lost her case as antagonism towards mandatory vaccines for NHS staff continues to grow.
Anyone work…
Supporting employees after a cancer diagnosis
The likelihood is we know someone affected by cancer, and if it is not yourself it could be a family member, friend or work colleague.
For an employee who receives such a devastating diagnosis meani…
New Year and proposed new changes to employment law
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New Year and proposed new changes to employment law
It’s the time of year when we look forward to what is to come and it is likely to see some important…
How to avoid something more serious than a technical glitch when dismissing staff
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How to avoid something more serious than a technical glitch when dismissing staff
Ruthless Apprentice-style dismissals may make for good TV but are the…
Work is still needed to empower employees to report bullying
Bullying is the scourge of many workplaces but it seems a lot of workers do not trust their employer to deal with it – and don’t know how to report it.
A new study, which quizzed 2,000 a…
Help to ensure mum is not left holding the baby at work
When Labour MP Stella Creasy took her baby to work in the Commons the issue of managing childcare and work made headline news.
Ms Creasy was told it was against the rules to bring a child to a debat…
Planning a Covid-secure office Christmas party
The office Christmas party may look and feel different this year with a negative lateral flow test result or Covid pass required for admission to a gathering.
After the pandemic forced party plans t…
How to prepare for a disciplinary investigation meeting
A disciplinary investigation meeting invite can be frightening and unsettling.
Being properly prepared for such a meeting will help you to handle what can be a very uncomfortable situation.
You wil…
How to prepare for a redundancy appeal hearing
If can be difficult to challenge a redundancy dismissal and you have got to put the work in to give yourself the best chance of success.
You should appeal if you believe you were selected unfai…
Five-step plan to prepare for a disciplinary appeal hearing
If you are unfairly issued with a formal disciplinary sanction the good news is you can challenge it - but you’ve got to put the work in to get the result you want.
If an allegation of miscond…
How do I prepare for a redundancy consultation meeting
How do I prepare for a redundancy consultation meeting?
Whether you expect it or not being officially informed you may be made redundant can be a shock.
Knowing what to expect …
Giving yourself the best chance to get what you want at a grievance hearing
If you are unhappy with something or feel you are being treated unfairly, you will usually complain - and at work you can do so with a formal grievance. A grievance is a concern, complaint or proble…
