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AI is fast evolving and will be affecting all aspects of our lives and businesses. The UK Government is now formulating principles it will flexibility to deal with AI as it evolves.
Read moreThe Answer: Alcohol Change UK estimate that 167, 000 working days are lost each year, at a cost of £1.2bn. Alcohol related absences are thought to contribute between 3-5% of all absences. This substantially affects business staffing levels, creates reduced production and imposes pressure on othe…
Read moreThe Question: Can employee expect rights of privacy in relation to private WhatsApp and email messages on work laptop that the employer could use against the employee as evidence of a breach by the employee or defence to employee’s allegations against the employer? The Answer: If there is no po…
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Employers need to be aware of investing in employee training costs and how to ensure employees remain in the company for a reasonable period of time to ensure the company benefit from its investment.
Read moreWhere employees drive at/for work, employers are under a duty to ensure that they are licensed to drive a particular type of vehicle.
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Employers should be mindful of under paying employees the National Minimum Wage or the National Living Wage. Employers risk paying fines, going to employment tribunals and being named and shamed by the HMRC.
Read moreThe Question: By a relevant agreement between the employer and employee, can accrued holiday pay at point of termination be paid less then what would be the calculation within Working Time Regulations 1998 (WTR)? The Answer: The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) held no on the facts of the case of C…
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According to a recent survey, driver fatigue is thought to contribute 20% to collisions and up to 25% towards serious and fatal incidents. Driver tiredness can be caused by lack of sleep, leading to loss of concentration. Fatigue comes about due to performance of repetitive and monotonous activities…
Read moreThe month of June has witnessed an expected heatwave, and employers are reminded to keep in mind the health, safety and welfare of their staff.
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Are employees who are providing or arranging care for a dependent entitled to unpaid leave from work?
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The employee, Stephanie Morris, (SM) in late May 2019 started to suffer from anxiety, giving rise to a loss of confidence and feeling overwhelmed with work and these health issues continued to the date of dismissal on 11th September 2019.
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The Government on 10th May 2023 published guidance on growing the economy by smarter regulation that will impact upon certain employment law procedures.
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Learn about the latest case of a female employee who lost an employment tribunal over claims that using xx, yy and ???? in an email from her manager was sexual harassment.
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The new legislation will apply to the hospitality industry in England and Wales. It will provide protection against employers who withhold tips from their employees. Employers should take positive action now to implement the new legislation. This can be achieved by introducing a new policy in you…
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The life of a carer can be difficult and challenging. It is often unpredictable and difficult to balance with employment commitments. Employers therefore need to adopt a more positive attitude towards carers and provide them with additional support.
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The manufacturing sector is the driving force of the economy. It is one of the sectors that benefits from automation, technology, and robotics to generate improved productivity, efficiency, and quality.
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Following its third reading before the House of Commons on 24 March 2023, the Government has backed MP Jonathan Gullis Private Members Pensions (Extension of Automatic Enrolment) (No. 2) Bill and it is likely that the Bill’s provisions will become law in 2024 if not earlier. The Bill seeks to expan…
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Due the cost of living and inflation employees are more concerned about their earnings and will often question if they are on a fair wage. Discussions will take place between colleagues, and this may cause alarm to employers as they may be concerned about resulting grievances.
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What is harassment? Generally, it is any unwanted conduct that violates someone’s dignity, creates intimidation, hostility, fear, humiliation, or is degrading. These can arise from conduct or behaviour, pranks, spoken words, facial expressions, or gestures.
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The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) decision in the case of McQueen v The General Optical Council gives further guidance on whether an employer can take disciplinary action and /or dismiss an employee who displays aggressive behaviour to other staff members but suffers from mental health issues.
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