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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…
Let’s talk about inappropriate communication in the workplace
The speed with which the BBC dealt with one of its star male presenters for sending ‘inappropriate messages’ to two female colleagues is certainly worth a closer look. Jermaine Jenas former presente…
Managing the serious risk of workplace stress.
We know work can be stressful and an international study suggests how you deal with it could literally be a matter of life or death.
There is a degree of pressure in every job, some more than most…
A look at an employee’s right to protest and voice their opinion
Various cities and towns were plagued by rioting and protests following a mass stabbing and the murders of three little girls at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport, Merseyside.
A 17-year…
What should an employer do when an employee is arrested for a serious offence?
You could be forgiven for thinking if a worker is arrested for murder or child-related offences that dismissal should be the inevitable, only and immediate response – but it is not always the case…
Managing allegations of physical violence made against a member of staff
The difficult problem any employer can face in dealing with an allegation of assault made against one of its employees was originally captured in shocking mobile phone footage.
A Greater Manchester…
Probation reviews and dismissals
New government plans to give employees important protection from the first day of employment may not make a difference to employees who fail to make a good early impression in any job.
It was confir…
Thinking of a summer getaway from work: a guide to annual leave
It that time of year when many employees will take advantage of their holiday entitlement to enjoy a well-earned break from work and head for sunnier climes.
Schools will shortly break up for the lo…
