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How much do employment tribunals cost?
In an employment dispute both sides can be uncompromising and unwilling to concede anything, requiring an employment tribunal to decide who is right - which comes at an obvious cost.
For an employee…
Non-trade union member rights and representation
The idea of trade union membership is a bit like Marmite…you either love or hate it and if you have never experienced it, you are likely to have formed a particular opinion based on what you have hea…
Your redundancy rights
Receiving news that your job is at risk of redundancy can be extremely worrying and confusing, and knowing your rights in such a situation is vital.
News of redundancy brings with it a genuine threa…
Can you be sacked for complaining at work?
The ‘art of complaining’ refers to the skill of expressing dissatisfaction in a way that is constructive and effective - but the reaction to an employee speaking out at work can vary depending on the…
How to implement the disciplinary procedure in the right way
The history of disciplinary cases will be littered with aggrieved employees protesting and passionately maintaining their innocence, which is why navigating the process can be a challenging journey…
Employment tribunal rules: guide for employees
There is a saying ‘all good things must come to an end’, and the same is true of the relationship between employer and employee – but what happens next if it is an acrimonious split?
The decision to…
Can I face disciplinary action without being given a prior warning?
If you do something at work you have been warned not to do, you will probably expect to be punished – and it may surprise many, but it can be fair for your employer to do so without warning you first…
Do employees need to be cautious of those bearing gifts?
Whether it’s the perks of a particular job or a show of gratitude from a grateful client or customer, should accepting any gift for the job you do really be a problem?
Willingly taking additional re…
Is there any difference between an honest mistake at work and act of misconduct?
Most employees are likely to admit they are not perfect, some will not, but we all make mistakes, and employers can get it badly wrong when having to deal with a genuine error.
The question as to th…
Supporting employees with a disability
If you are an employee with a disability you should feel fairly assured your employer knows the cost of mistreating you – but what should you really expect?
The Equality Act 2010 makes it un…
Preparing for a disciplinary hearing: employee guide
If you forget to do something at work, make a mistake, have an accident or do a bad job, what do you think is likely to happen?
It can happen to anyone, at any time, and leave you facing a disciplin…
Addressing illicit substance use by staff
A curious case in the ‘Sport of Kings’ which saw a horse test positive for cocaine highlighted the problems employers can face with suspected drug use by employees.
A top horse racing trainer has re…
