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The Question: Are the current provisions on an employee requesting flexible working arrangements to change? The Answer: The Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023, that is awaiting <a href="https://bills.parliament.uk/bills/3198?mc_...
Read moreThe Question: Can a dismissal on gross misconduct be justified where the disciplinary chair decides to base his/her decision on a paper hearing looking at the written evidence without the attendance of the employee who is alleged to have committed an act of gross miscondu...
Read moreWhat are the dangers of AI using bias and discriminatory algorithms in assessing an applicant’s or employee’s suitability to work at your company or organisation?
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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 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? ...
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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.
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 ...
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The workplace is often a reflection of the local community it is based in, representing different nationalities, races, genders, creeds, languages, and religions. This includes people with different sexual orientations. This multi-faceted environment should be welcomed as a positive, as we can all...
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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...
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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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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 lik...
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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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The death of a child is a sad and devastating loss for any family. The employer should handle the situation with care and compassion. Employees' mental health is important, and employers should provide support if needed.
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