Workplace Issues
Help when facing an unfair disciplinary battle
You would like to think that if anyone saw a co-worker in distress they would try to help, well Kevin did just that - but it backfired dramatically.
When a colleague in his team was being shouted ...
Employee guide to the redundancy process and your rights
The collapse of budget airline Flybe, reports of other high profile and large scale job losses and the cost of living crisis means of the spectre of redundancy is never far away.
Employers a...
News - 18-24 November 2022
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Nothing comes ashore faster than seamen after a long haul on the briny sea, but how long do they have to be back on land to acquire discrimination protections under the Equality ...
News - 8-14 July 2022
Hello and welcome to this week’s news.
What a difference a week makes, and as the caring, sharing face of Conservatism brutally consumes itself, the government has announced that it has no plans t...
News 30 June - 7 July 2022
Hello and welcome to this week’s news.
Our first story this week is a look at instant messaging services in the workplace.(1) Next we look at the changes to the issuing of ‘fit n...
News 25 - 31 March 2022
Hello and welcome to this week’s news.
We have the usual scattering of stories on offer but the lead feature this week is the fiasco at P&O Ferries, who announced 800 redundancies on 1...
News 13 - 19 August 2021
Here’s this weeks news.
We start with the Health & Care Bill which finally comes into effect and heralds a vast array of service re-configuration, we a look at the most important issue...
The nasty taste left after unfair disciplinary proceedings
When Jason took a packet of crisps from a bin to avoid food waste he thought it was a good thing – but his employer certainly did not think so.
Jason was accused of theft and cruelty towards...
News 23 July - 6 August 2021
News 23 July - 6 August 2021
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After the intense buzz of the last edition, we settle this week into an altogether more sedate arrangement. We start with an ...
UK employment one year after the death of George Floyd
The brutal murder of George Floyd highlighted racism in all aspects of society including work – but one year on has anything really changed?
The shocking mobile phone footage...
Picture perfect ending to an unsightly disciplinary case
There is a saying that a picture is worth a thousand words, but in Esther’s case it meant one thing - trouble.
Night carer Esther is alleged to have been fast asleep when a colleague t...
The menopause and work
Many employers may have been left asking what can I do? After a study revealed many women hide menopause symptoms at work and will not ask for help.
An Opinium survey, commissioned by Vodafone, ...
News 2 - 8 March 2021
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Web start by reporting on the removal of the public sector cap on exit payments.(1) We also highlight a recent EAT decision looking at ‘reasonable steps’ in respect of rac...
Clearing up a disciplinary mess after birthday celebrations
It’s not uncommon for an employer to confuse what may be a genuine mistake for misconduct - and it can lead to serious trouble for an employee.
Wendy had worked as a cleaner at her local commun...
The use of settlement agreements to resolve workplace disputes in the right way
It’s always best to settle workplace disputes in the right way, as the manner in which it is done can often attract a lot of attention.
Two high profile cases and the resolution to the breakdown...
News 23 February - 1 March 2021
With the recent announcement of the ‘roadmap’ to guide us all into the dripping sunset of post COVID life, the stories take a decided turn to more family subjects, albeit in many cases still set ag...
Finding the right words to resolve a disciplinary case
We all like to hear a bit of workplace gossip but there can be situations where things really get out of hand and lead to serious trouble.
Spreading malicious rumours about a colleague can be co...
The roadmap out of lockdown and what it will mean for employment
The coronavirus pandemic has had a huge impact on employment and the ramifications will continue to be felt during and after the roadmap out of lockdown.
Prime minister Boris Johnson has detaile...
A welcome final destination to an unwelcome trip through the disciplinary process
When medical sales rep Jesse was threatened with dismissal for failing to report damage to his company vehicle he faced a difficult journey to justice.
The serious allegation was levelled agains...
Does landmark court ruling mean a drastic rejig for the gig economy?
The momentous verdict in the Uber taxi drivers’ case could have far-reaching implications for many self-employed workers employed by app-based platforms.
The UK’s Supreme Court ruled that Uber d...
