If an employee makes a protected disclosure they cannot suffer any detriment as a result. A protected disclosure is going to the appropriate body to express concerns, when the concerns …
Dismissed for Having a Drink
Before dismissing an employee there is a requirement to carry out a full investigation. However, employers are often unsure what a ‘full investigation’ might be. A recent case has given …
Employment Rights Overhaul: What You Need to Know
Employment Status The Government says it intends to take forward almost all of last year’s Taylor Review recommendations but it wants to consult businesses on the best way to do this. It …
Is it Safe to Keep Emailing Payslips?
Question: I’ve received some information stating that when the General Data Protection Regulation comes into force in May, this will affect whether we can email payslips. The information was at best ambiguous …
How to Remain Legally Compliant when Using Workplace CCTV
However, a recent case has highlighted the problems you can face if your monitoring infringes employees’ privacy. Read on to find out what the law says and how you can strike the …
Is it Snooping if You Check Employees’ Social Media Posts?
Unlike the Prime Minister, few employers these days could resist the temptation to look at candidates’ activity on social media but is this actually permissible under the new GDPR? Read on …
4 Steps to Respond Effectively to Any Sexual Harassment Allegations That Do Arise
Step 1: Follow a Fair Procedure It’s important to investigate any complaint as quickly as you can while being thorough and remaining impartial. You must follow a procedure that is fair for …
How to Stamp Out Sexual Misconduct at Work for Good
The Commission accused employers of silencing victims to protect their own reputations and called for urgent action to overturn ‘corrosive working cultures’. Read on to understand what your legal duties are to …
12 Tips to Avoid the Legal Pitfalls when Writing References
In Hincks v Sense Network Ltd [2018] EWHC 533, Mr Hincks was an independent financial adviser. His employer provided him with a reference which mentioned an internal investigation that had criticised his …