March 15, 2024
Staying abreast of employment law changes is critical for any business, and with significant updates on the horizon. We have recorded a webinar about the forthcoming […]
January 23, 2024
The Thin Line Between Casual Chats and Professional Risks In light of a recent BBC report unveiling disparaging comments made by Aberdeenshire school teachers about students […]
December 14, 2023
In the worlds of construction, engineering, agriculture, and manufacturing, diversity and inclusion may not be the usual talking points, yet their significance is just as important. […]
November 28, 2023
For small business owners, there may come a time when you face the tough call of making redundancies. It’s not just a statistic; it’s about real […]
November 23, 2023
Most employers organise social events for employees, but are your work social events inclusive of everyone? Or are there people who feel they are not included, […]
August 24, 2023
Stress in the workplace is a concern that affects not just employees but also the overall health of the business. As an HR company serving Devon, […]
August 15, 2023
In the realm of leadership, especially as witnessed by our HR company in Devon, Bristol, and Swindon, it’s often said that leaders don’t just lead – […]
August 1, 2023
As your pragmatic HR advisor in Devon, Bristol, and Swindon, we understand the complexities and challenges disciplinary actions can present to businesses. It’s an intricate process, […]
February 13, 2023
There is no place for bullying in today’s society. Not only is it incredibly harmful to the victim on so many levels, but there can also […]
February 19, 2021
It might be tempting to think that you ‘have that box ticked’ when it comes to having provided training on discriminiation and harassment. But a recent […]
December 14, 2020
A tribunal has ruled that worker, subjected to jokes about Alzheimer’s disease, was a victim of harassment and direct discrimination. This is despite the comments having […]
March 13, 2020
An employment tribunal has found that an employer who fired an employee whilst facing a criminal investigation was wrongfully dismissed. In 2017 Mr Bosher was arrested […]
September 4, 2019
To what extent is malicious intent necessary for remarks to be considered inappropriate? Not necessary at all, according to a recent ruling by Sheffield Employment Tribunal […]
January 10, 2019
In the recent matter of Timis & Sage v Osipov & Another, available here, the Court of Appeal has upheld an EAT ruling that individual workers […]
January 10, 2019
Christmas parties may be over and done with for 2018, but there’s a pretty good chance that they’ll roll around again in about a year’s time […]
October 30, 2018
A recent ruling by the Court of Appeal has reversed a previous ruling in the case of Bellman v. Northampton Recruitment and found the defendant, a […]
October 30, 2018
In the recent matter of Saad v Southampton University Hospitals NHS Trust (available here) the claimant, Mr Saad, was a trainee surgeon. There were issues surrounding […]
October 3, 2018
At a disciplinary hearing employees are entitled to be accompanied by a chosen companion. What happens, however, if the employee requests a postponement because that person […]
August 15, 2018
After the Bakkali vs Greater Manchester Buses case, it’s more important than ever to remember that context can determine whether ‘banter’ or conversations have crossed the […]
August 15, 2018
A flying instructor has been awarded over £19,000 after an employment tribunal found he was wrongfully and unfairly dismissed. The employee’s boss had thrown a cup […]
August 15, 2018
A car dealership in Coventry, under the Listers Group, lost a racial discrimination case after employees insisted their racial slurs were just ‘banter.’ At the employment […]
January 12, 2018
None of like to have tough conversations with our employees about their poor performance, and we enjoy terminating their contract even less. Whilst it might be […]
September 11, 2017
The High Court case of Agoreyo v London Borough of Lambeth, available here, is clear on this matter. In August 2017 they set out that suspension is […]
January 25, 2017
We’ve all seen our Facebook and Twitter friends turn to the internet to vent their issues about work and colleagues. But when does it go too […]