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… [Read More]

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… [Read More]

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… [Read More]

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… [Read More]

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… [Read More]