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Stress in the Workplace
What is workplace stress? Stress in the Workplace is categorised as an adverse reaction to excessive pressure. A person who is experiencing stress can demonstrate
GDPR and HR
General Data Protection Regulations General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a law from the European Union that imposes strict rules about personal data as of
What is Occupational Health?
Occupational Health focuses on the physical and mental wellbeing of an employee for the prevention and treatment of job-related injuries and illnesses. How Is Occupational
Bullying And Harassment In The Workplace
Many employees choose to stay silent about their traumatising victimisation in a belief it may hinder their career prospects or upset the team dynamics. Hierarchical
Maternity Leave
As an employer, it is essential to know your responsibilities to a pregnant employee and to know what rights they have. An employee who is
Marriage and Civil Partnership Discrimination
Marriage And Civil Partnership Discrimination If a person is married or in a civil partnership, then they have a protected characteristic under the Equality Act
Discrimination By Perception
Discrimination by perception happens when an employee is treated less favourably because others believe they have a protected characteristic, even if in reality, they do
Direct Discrimination
Under the Equality Act 2010, a person can be discriminated against if they are treated less favourably due to a certain attribute or attributes that
Discrimination When Providing A Service
The Case Law – Lee v Ashers’ Baking Company Ltd In May 2014, Mr Lee placed an order for a cake intended for the campaign
Wrongful Dismissal
What is a Wrongful Dismissal? A wrongful dismissal occurs when the terms of the employee’s contract are breached in the dismissal process. A wrongful dismissal
Notice Periods
When an employee decides to move on to new employment, it can be a challenging time for them to communicate this decision to you. To
Unlawful Deduction of Wages
What Is an ‘Unlawful deduction of wages’? An unlawful deduction of wages occurs when an employee has been paid less than what they were entitled
Early Conciliation
Early Conciliation: The Process Before a claim can be brought to the Employment Tribunal, it must go through the Early Conciliation process with the Advisory,
How To Defend An Employment Tribunal Claim
Defending an employment tribunal claim Defending an Employment Tribunal claim can be a lengthy and expensive process. At Neathouse Partners we have many years of
How To Handle A Grievance
When an employee has a grievance, it’s best to try and resolve it at the earliest stage possible, and informally. However, not all grievances can
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