A problem or a conflict at work which demands a legal solution can be stressful. But it need not be that way. Whether it's an employer seeking advice on how to part company … Read More ...
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‘Smell harassment’ – a workplace issue not to be sniffed at!
According to the Japanese newspaper Mainichi, there has been an increase (in Japan at least) of ‘smell harassment’ in the workplace. The newspaper reports that, as the temperature in Tokyo rises, so does the body odour. Employees are taking to social media to complain about the impact that bad smells from their colleagues are having… Continue Reading…
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Focus on: Father’s employment rights
When family friendly employment rights are being considered, much of the focus falls on the rights of mothers. However, fathers have many workplace rights too. And not just the biological parent, the law extends the same ‘dad rights’ to the mother’s husband, partner or civil partner. (Going forward, for the purpose of this blog, we’ll… Continue Reading…
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When to call the police in a disciplinary process – 7 steps
Internal misconduct can sometimes lead to police involvement, complicating matters for employers. Here are some tips to navigate such situations: 1. Has a crime been committed? Don’t automatically involve the police for criminal allegations at work. Only do it if you firmly believe the accusation, if true, would be a crime. Carefully consider all circumstances… Continue Reading…
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Fertility issues and the workplace
The number of women undergoing fertility treatment in the UK is rising every year. In 2021, nearly 80,000 rounds of IVF were completed. IVF is a workplace issue The vast majority of those undergoing fertility treatment (or who have a partner undergoing treatment) will be working while doing so. What does the law say in… Continue Reading…
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The Equality Act 2010 definition of sexual harassment
Sexual harassment can take several different forms. Most people think it refers to unwanted conduct of a sexual nature, but under Equality Act 2010, it has a wider meaning. It incorporates unwanted conduct which occurs because a person has either rejected or accepted the sexual advances of another. Employers need to be aware that unlawful… Continue Reading…
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Employers, be careful how you behave when an employee resigns
Usually, when an employee submits their resignation to you, it’s clear that the employment relationship is ending. The employee is moving on, and — unless there’s a history of poor behaviour or discrimination by the employer, the risk of future claims is low. Manjula v Immigration and Nationality Services Ltd and IANS solicitors However, a… Continue Reading…
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Flexible working requests – 4 tips for employers
From April this year, the right to make a flexible working request became a day one right for all employees. As an employer, you need to have a clear policy in place, setting out the process for making a request and explaining how a request will be dealt with by the business. 4 tips for… Continue Reading…
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Avoid future claims with a settlement agreement
Employers can avoid employment claims from departing employees by using a settlement agreement. These agreements must follow a specific format and the employee must get legal advice before signing. Recent legal cases have examined if settlement agreements can validly settle future unknown claims—those based on facts not existing and not known at the time of… Continue Reading…
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EAT stresses the need for proper consultation in redundancy cases
The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has urged employers who need to make only a small number of redundancies to make sure that their consultation process doesn’t end up being a ‘tick box’ exercise. Recent indications from several recent EAT cases show that employers are expected to consult, at an early stage, about all aspects of… Continue Reading…
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5 top tips for employers to handle the ‘Summer of sport’
1. Set up viewing areas Consider setting up viewing areas where employees can drop in on the sporting action during the working day. Relax rules for workplace breaks so that employees can time their breaks to coincide with the timetable of the sporting events. Make it clear that you’re providing these to maintain productivity, and… Continue Reading…
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Hunter Law takes a contemporary and practical approach to delivering the right results for corporate clients. All clients are different. There's no 'off the shelf' formulaic … Read More ...
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Parting company with an employer and a job is often a simple case of wanting to move on, and take the next step in your career. But sometimes it is more challenging.... If you … Read More ...
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The Team Jenna Hunter - Director Jenna Hunter, founder of Hunter Law began her legal career with law firm Kingsford Stacey Blackwell dealing with civil litigation. After … Read More ...
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