What do we mean by difficult conversations? Addressing poor performance or conduct Investigating complaints or grievances Personal problems – something going on at home affecting work Personality clashes Dealing with delicate situations e.g.,...

With Autumn drawing in it is a good time to review your getting to work and adverse weather policies. What are the key points when employees are unable to get to work, whether this is due to tube strikes, flooding, air travel disruption or snow? There is...

Acas have recently provided updated guidance on sickness absence. The updated guidance includes new sections on recording and reducing sickness absence and absence trigger points as well as advice on absence policies , unauthorised absence , sick pay...

With the BBC coming under scrutiny recently due to not naming the TV presenter suspended for potential misconduct, many are wondering what action is suitable for an organisation to take during an investigation and how disciplinary allegations should be dealt...

With the current cost of living crisis, it is increasingly common for employees to have a second income source in addition to their main job.  Research conducted in August 2022 by the pensions company Royal London found that one in six staff had taken a...

In the case of Higgs v Farmor's School and another [2023] , the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) allowed an appeal against an employment tribunal's decision that a Christian employee was not directly discriminated against or harassed because of...

In the case of Greasley-Adams v Royal Mail Group Ltd [2023] , the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) upheld an employment tribunal decision dismissing a claim of harassment by an employee who during the course of an investigation into allegations that he...

In the case of Owen v Willow Tower OPCO 1 Ltd [2023] , an employment tribunal has found that a claimant's alleged belief in ethical veganism was not genuinely held and therefore was not a protected belief under section 10 of the Equality Act 2010....

With the rise of remote work opportunities and the desire for more flexible lifestyles, many UK employees are considering the possibility of working remotely from another country, particularly during the summer months. However, before embarking on such an...

As someone who works in the United Kingdom, understanding your employment status is essential, as it determines your legal rights, tax obligations, and benefits. In the UK, there are three primary categories of employment status: employed,...