What employers should do when they suspect an employee is stealing?
What employers should do when they suspect an employee is stealing? Employee theft can have a devastating effect on a business. It usually brings a [...]
August 2018
Handling personal hygiene and grooming issues at work
Handling personal hygiene and grooming issues at work Personal hygiene can be one of the most uncomfortable conversations in a workplace. As an employer, it [...]
What should employers do about an employee smelling of alcohol?
What should employers do about an employee smelling of alcohol? An employee of yours has reported to their line manager that a colleague smells of [...]
What is classed as an automatic unfair dismissal?
What is an automatic unfair dismissal? When considering a claim for unfair dismissal, the Employment Tribunal will follow a certain legal protocol decide whether there [...]
Five questions you shouldn’t ask a candidate in an interview
Five questions you shouldn’t ask a candidate in an interview There have been many cases of people claiming discrimination before they are even employed, and [...]
Can I dismiss someone if they aren’t able to do their job due to health reasons?
Can I dismiss someone if they aren’t able to do their job due to health reasons? Yes, you are able to consider dismissing members of [...]
July 2018
What are an employers obligations when it comes to supplying glasses?
What are an employer’s obligations when it comes to supplying glasses? DSE (Display Screen Equipment) are devices or equipment that have an alphanumeric or graphic [...]
Things to consider when conducting Pregnancy Risk Assessments
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Your workplace risk assessment should already consider any risks to female employees of childbearing age and, in particular, risks to new and [...]
Where does the law stand on Foster Carers?
Where does the law stand on Foster Carers? Currently UK employment law determines that only in a “foster to adopt” situation is there a statutory [...]
Employees Health – Musculoskeletal Disorders
Employees Health - Musculoskeletal Disorders Musculoskeletal Disorders include any injury, damage or disorder of the joints or other tissues in the upper/lower limbs or the [...]