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 15, 2023
Post-pandemic, we’ve seen a noticeable increase in the number of sick days being taken. The average has risen from 5.8 to 7.8 days per employee per […]
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 4, 2022
Since 2020 we have all lived with uncertainty and had to react to numerous changes and challenges. It has certainly been a period of disruption on […]
July 27, 2021
In a recent landmark ruling a judge at the Employment Appeal Tribunal has found in favour of a community nurse sacked from North Cumbria integrated NHS […]
January 6, 2021
Claims for unfair dismissal are notoriously tricky areas of employment law. The Employment Rights Act 1996 (ERA) protects employees from being dismissed unfairly, provided that they […]
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 […]
December 14, 2020
With the much-publicised news of Chrissy Teigen and husband John Legend’s miscarriage, and then, soon after, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, the subject of miscarriage […]
October 20, 2020
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July 3, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic and the lockdown that took effect in the UK in March presented employers and employees with a sad reality. Many businesses have failed, […]
May 22, 2020
A recent ruling by the Sheffield Employment Tribunal (ET) has highlighted potential pitfalls for employers considering whether to make a part-time, job sharing post full-time. It […]
April 9, 2020
We are always delighted to partner with experts in other professions and bring their expertise to our clients. One such is Andrew Price & Co accountants […]
April 8, 2020
It seems that the guidance from HM Government and HMRC is slowing down a bit, although we are still awaiting clarification on a number of points […]
March 23, 2020
Here at enlightenHR we are doing everything we can to support our clients and their employees through these challenging and uncertain times. There’s a very great […]
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 […]
March 13, 2020
You will already be aware of the importance of following the correct procedures when it comes to dealing with staff misconduct. If not, any resulting dismissal […]
November 20, 2019
Over the last 20 years the value of apprenticeships to business has seen a growth in understanding and government promotion. More people than ever are being […]
October 3, 2019
The thorny issue of employment status is one that tends to come back before tribunals for rulings again and again. Without doubt there is a need […]
October 3, 2019
In the recent case of Okedina v Chikale, the Court of Appeal has considered the impact of breaches in immigration rules on the enforceability of employment […]
September 2, 2019
In the recent matter of Phoenix House v. Stockman the EAT has clarified the rules on making covert recordings in the workplace. Except in extreme circumstances […]