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Labour exchange
So-called 'reasonable adjustments' for disabled employees could even extend to a job swap, as Ruth Nodder explains |
20/07/2010
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Don't get in a lava
What should employers do if their employees are absent from the workplace due to weather-related disruption or other unforeseen circumstances? Jenny Makin reports |
16/06/2010
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No uncertain terms
Attempts to impose unilateral changes to terms and conditions of employment could hit employers where it hurts – in the pocket. Ruth Nodder reports |
24/05/2010
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Fair share or hot air?
Fair share agreements – where unions receive payments from non-members in lieu of collective negotiating activities – could be unlawful according to a recent judgment. Danielle Ingham reports |
20/04/2010
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Point of order
As Ruth Nodder reports, employers could pay the price if they don't know the trigger point for collective consultation on redundancies |
17/03/2010
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Closed shop
It is common for many manufacturing sites to have annual shutdowns – but failure to allow extra time for these in consultation exercises could
cost employers dearly. Louise Burn reports |
17/02/2010
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Whistle stop
The law affords special protection to workers who blow the whistle on certain forms of wrongdoing. Vanessa Webster gives an overview of the
legislation and explains how employers can avoid being caught in the blast |
20/01/2010
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Waiting for ages
Despite a recent High Court decision on the default retirement age, it may be all change next year, as Louise Burn reports |
16/12/2009
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A matter of choice
If bonus arrangements are described as discretionary, do employees have any entitlement to receive payments? Vanessa Webster reports |
17/11/2009
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Can you keep a secret?
What aspects of your business are considered to be trade secrets? And can you prevent departing employees from taking those secrets with them? Louise Burn reports |
22/10/2009
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Sun, sea, sicknotes
Can employees accrue holiday pay while on long-term sick leave? A recent judgment could have serious cost implications for employers, as Vanessa Webster explains |
22/09/2009
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When the fur flies
Wildcat strikes have hit the headlines recently. How should employers deal with this type of unofficial industrial action? Sara Sawicki reports |
17/06/2009
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Wrong footed
Could an individual’s sexual orientation prevent them from bringing a successful case of harassment? Vanessa Webster reports |
20/05/2009
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No dispute
This month, there’s an important change in the law regarding disciplinary and grievance procedures, as Sara Sawicki explains |
15/04/2009
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Cross dresser
Employers must take care when seeking to implement and enforce dress codes so as not to expose themselves to claims of religious discrimination. Ruth Nodder reports |
17/03/2009
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First in, last out?
How objective are your selection criteria for redundancy? It’s a question of some significance in the current climate, says Louise Burn |
18/02/2009
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Tale of the unexpected
When might disruption to childcare arrangements be described as
‘unexpected’? Vanessa Webster reports |
21/01/2009
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Snap judgment
A recent ruling on work-related stress could have implications for many
other employers. Zoe Betts reports |
17/12/2008
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Mind your step
Can an informal complaint constitute the first step of a statutory grievance procedure? Vanessa Nicholls reports |
18/11/2008
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Pride & prejudice
Employers should exercise caution when entering into ‘without prejudice’
discussions if they are to avoid subsequent embarrassment, advises Sara Sawicki |
21/10/2008
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Hands up!
The government is urging employers to participate in a consultation
on the right to request time off for training. Sara Sawicki reports |
13/08/2008
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Role reversal
If an employer makes dramatic changes to the content of a job, does that constitute redundancy? Vanessa Nicholls reports |
14/07/2008
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Cover up
What do employers need to know when it comes to providing personal protective equipment and clothing for the workforce? Sara Sawicki reports |
18/06/2008
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Temporary measures
Do you use agency workers? If so, do you know when they might become your employees? Vanessa Nicholls reports |
16/05/2008
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Keep an eye on IT
Employers who monitor their employees’ internet use must ensure the
appropriate policies are in place |
15/04/2008
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