'Egregiously unfair' dismissal costs employer £30,000
The employer, Michelin, dismissed their employee who was signed off with stress.
Employee welfare
Government's response to Taylor Review
Seven months ago, we reported on the Taylor Review of modern working practices, with its focus on “good work” for […]
Simple steps to keep your workforce healthy
Please read Gina Unterhalter's article for People Management here...
Risk assessments for breastfeeding mothers
The European Court of Justice (CJEU) has held, in the recent case of Otero Ramos v Servicio Galego de Saude, […]
Parental bereavement leave bill published by the government
On 13 October 2017, the government published the Parental Bereavement (Pay and Leave) Bill. This will offer two weeks' paid leave to any employed parent who loses a child under the age of 18.
Safeguarding mental health: essential for your construction workers, good for your business
The UK’s mental health is currently under scrutiny with high profile dignitaries, businessmen and organisations all helping to raise awareness […]
Dealing with personal relationships in the workplace
It has recently been reported in the press that John Neal, the CEO of the Australian headquartered insurance and reinsurance […]
Health and safety sentences: update on the sentencing guidelines one year on
Employers have a general duty to ensure the safety of their employees under section 2 of the Health and Safety […]
Insight: UK Employment Law Round-up – December 2016
Welcome to the December edition of our employment law round-up. In this edition, we couldn’t fail to give you an […]
Sleep-deprived or sleeping beauty?
Employers may start taking more of an interest in its employees’ bedtime routines based on the latest research from Rand […]
Insight: UK Employment Law Round-up – November 2016
In this issue we look at a recent Court of Appeal decision focusing on sexual orientation protection following a refusal […]