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Data Protection
Employers are one of the biggest processors of personal and sensitive data. This means that data protection laws have a huge impact on how data
Is Long Covid A Disability?
A recent landmark employment tribunal ruled that a Long Covid sufferer was disabled and therefore unlawfully dismissed on the grounds of ill health after failing
Redundancy
Redundancy is a reason for dismissal from employment, and for redundancies to be made, there must be a genuine business case that can prove that
Failed Drugs Test At Work
A failed drugs test at work can lead to disciplinary action, suspension or dismissal for employees but the exact outcome will depend on the protocols
Disability Discrimination
As one of nine protected characteristics, employees cannot be discriminated against on the grounds of a disability, as covered by the Equality Act 2010. Despite
Sex Discrimination
As one of nine protected characteristics, employees cannot be discriminated against on the grounds of their sex, as covered by the Equality Act 2010. Despite
Mental Health In The Workplace
With 1 in 4 people experiencing mental health problems each year, that’s a quarter of your employees that could be struggling with their mental health,
Boss, 58, Sacked And Replaced With Younger Woman Wins Age Discrimination Claim
There are fewer and fewer among us who can stretch their minds back to 1983 and the first viewing of the original Ghostbusters in cinemas.
Direct Discrimination Meaning: An Employer’s Guide
In the UK, it is against the law to discriminate against someone because of who they are. This includes their sex, race, religion, age, and
Employees Off Work With Stress? Here’s What You Need to Know
But if one of your employees is off work with stress, what can you do? In this article, we will explore some of the reasons
Bereavement Leave – What Employers Need To Know
Bereavement leave also referred to as compassionate leave, is time off from work that all employees are entitled to following the death of a dependant.
What Is Direct Discrimination? Everything You Need To Know
What is direct discrimination? Direct discrimination occurs when a person is treated unfairly as a result of their protected characteristics. This could be their sex,
Guaranteed Interview Scheme: What Is It And Who Should Be Part Of It?
The Guaranteed Interview scheme was a government scheme that businesses could sign up to, in order to demonstrate their commitment to offering interviews to people
Non Solicitation Clause: What You Should Know
Sometimes, it might be in the best interests of your business to protect yourself from customers being poached from your business by former employees. A
HR Shared Services: Everything You Need to Know
A HR shared services model is where an organisation contracts out specific HR activities to a specialist provider. This is often done because the business
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