Workplace Issues
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
Here is the news.
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
Welcome to the news.
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...
News 3 - 15 February 2021
So to another week of COVID and stories to match.
The TUC has called for a further extension of the furlough scheme in order to save jobs.(1) Con-tractor UK raises the issue of the HMRC chec...
Picking apart a disciplinary case to ensure justice prevails
Factory supervisor Maria insisted she was firm but fair, while a colleague claimed she was a bully - it was a difference in opinion that left her fighting to save her job.
Maria had been in char...
Age old problem of discrimination in the workplace
Employees are now having to work much longer before retirement and age discrimination remains an issue employers need to be alert to and able to deal with.
Age discrimination, often referred to ...
News 26 January - 2 February 2021
As we start a new month we continue to focus on COVID and bring numerous articles which reflect the hope of the recently introduced vaccine. Welcome to visions of the post-COVID world.
Our firs...
The sickly feeling with being unfairly selected for redundancy
Production operative John was left feeling sick when first informed he had been selected for redundancy in a process he was convinced was unfair.
For any employee news of workplace redundancies ...
