Category: Employment Law
- Employment Law
Works Christmas Party: Punch Ups and overly friendly colleagues. Can conduct outside of work warrant a fair dismissal?
With the much anticipated works Christmas party just around the corner, it is important that employers consider what constitutes inappropriate ...
- Employment Law
Obesity may be a disability
A recent case from the European Court of Justice has confirmed the legal position in relation to discrimination and employees who are obese. Firstly, ...
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10 things an employer should know about flexible working applications
Working from home as a result of flexible working rights, technology and social change is increasingly becoming popular as a cost-effective and ...
- Employment Law
Employees Beware! Facebook Abuse Can Cost You Your Job!
Anyone tempted to vent their feelings against their employer on the Internet should take careful note of a recent case in which a canal worker was ...
- Employment Law
New Year: How you can help your employees achieve their resolutions
The start of the New Year marks an opportunity for change. Resolutions are popular, but if we’re honest, most of us have either given up or ...
- Employment Law
Bullying and Harrassment in the Workplace
Employers are responsible for preventing bullying and harassment in the workplace and it’s obviously in their interests, as well as being common ...
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Employment Law Tips for Christmas
With Christmas approaching, it is wise to consider what employment law issues may arise in the workplace. These are just a few small considerations ...
- Employment Law
Did you know? 10 top employment law tips
Lianne Payne, Head of Employment Law at Askews Legal LLP (incorporating De Marco Solicitors) shares her 10 top employment law tips: Did you ...
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Is bullying really just a childhood problem
I’m sure we’ve all been there, either ourselves or with our children – at the mercy of the bully. We’ve been told to ‘rise above it’, ...
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Key Issues You Should Consider When Providing a Reference
What are the key issues a business should consider before providing a reference for an employee or former employee? Types of reference A business is ...