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… [Read More]

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… [Read More]

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]