Harassment is defined as unwanted actions that violate a person’s dignity or create a hostile or offensive environment. What qualifies as harassment is connected to nine protected characteristics. Gibbins v Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board In the case of Gibbins v Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board, an employer was found liable… [Read More]
Are your employees stealing from you?
Employee theft ranges from taking office supplies to misuse of company resources. Theft typically involves physically taking something without permission. Protect your business with a strong Disciplinary Policy Theft should be included as an example of gross misconduct in any disciplinary policy, making employees aware of the seriousness of the offence. What is theft in… [Read More]
Will Government ban the use of NDAs to protect sexual predators?
Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) can be used to settle disputes quietly, effectively protecting the accused party. In return, the accuser typically receives financial compensation. In workplace disputes, NDAs are often part of broader settlement agreements. Which complaints can’t be covered up by an NDA? Currently, some complaints, like whistleblowing or reporting crimes, can’t be silenced by… [Read More]
A surprise use for AI…serving serial litigants
AI applications such as ChatGPT have, over the last 12 months or so, become an important tool in improving business efficiency. However, a recent tribunal judgment indicates that it is not just employers who are taking advantage of AI. It was recently credited with encouraging a serial litigant to lodge a disability discrimination claim against… [Read More]
Government plans to extend ban on non-compliant employers hiring overseas workers
Employers who want to hire workers from outside the UK must generally have a sponsor licence. This includes hiring workers from the EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland, who arrived in the UK after 31 December 2020. A sponsor licence ensures the employer can legally employ overseas workers. Significant consequences if employers break visa rules… [Read More]
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