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The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has recently considered important issues concerning disability discrimination, workplace drug testing and prescribed medical cannabis in Truman v SPL Powerlines UK Ltd & Others. The decision will be particularly relevant to employers operating in safety-critical industries, where mandatory drug and alcohol testing is common practice. It also serves as a reminder […]
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Many people enjoyed the flexibility that came with working from home during the pandemic, which may mean that they don’t want to return to the office full time. In a recent YouGov poll of 4,500 adults found that 81% of respondents expected to work from home at least one day a week post-lockdown. 33% expect […]
Social media is a great platform for communicating messages to businesses and clients; you can also deliver important messages to people that matter, it’s all about communication, building relationships and brand awareness. However, because of the power of social media, it is important that you implement policies that control the usage of social media for […]
Inclusivity is a hot topic right now. For companies looking to attract and retain top talent, a diverse and inclusive workplace is vital. Diversity and inclusion (D&I) initiatives need to go beyond feel-good, box-checking exercises for HR departments; but they have a marked impact on financial and business success. Despite D&I becoming an increasing priority […]
With winter fastly approaching, no matter what industry or sector you operate in, it is important to be prepared for the winter weather and the potential impact it may have on your business and your team. Here, we look at Snow Days And HR Regulations: Keeping Employees Safe. Employees must know their rights in challenging […]
We have another bank holiday on 19 September 2022 and employers will be wondering where they stand in terms of allowing employees/workers to take the day off. It is important to note that they do not automatically have the right to take the day off work. Employers need to look at how they approach the […]
The right to bring claims against an employer for unfair dismissal usually requires an employee to have at least two years of continuous service. There are however some statutory exceptions to this rule as set out in The Employment Rights Act 1996. These exceptions are usually deemed as automatic unfair dismissal. A person does not […]
The UK Start-up route is a business immigration visa aimed at individuals who want to set up a business in the UK for the first time. They don’t need to be a graduate or have secured any initial funding in order to apply for the visa. However, you will need to have an innovative, viable, […]
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has defined ‘long Covid’ – or ‘Post-Covid 19 Syndrome’ – as ‘signs and symptoms that develop during or after an infection consistent with Covid-19, which continue for more than 12 weeks and are not explained by an alternative diagnosis. It usually presents with clusters of symptoms, […]
TOIL – Time Off In Lieu – is a term used in the United Kingdom (UK) to describe a type of paid leave that employees can take instead of overtime. The time off in lieu meaning comes from the French phrase ‘in lieu’ which means instead of. While it can be a strange phrase to […]
