Handling Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) can be a challenge for HR teams and employers, especially if employees want to use them to support ongoing grievances and tribunal claims. While the right to access personal data is a fundamental part of data protection law, a DSAR can trigger a sensitive, time-consuming process. But don’t panic!… [Read More]

In the workplace, employers can be held responsible for harassment that happens “in the course of employment,” according to the Equality Act 2010. This means that if an employee harasses another while at work, the employer could be legally liable—even though they can’t control everything staff say or do. What Is the “All Reasonable Steps”… [Read More]

It’s been five years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. While memories of shielding, testing, and furlough have faded, one change brought about by the pandemic has had a lasting impact: home working. The order to ‘stay at home’ back in March 2020 precipitated a massive shift in workplace culture, and technological advancements helped… [Read More]

Demotion is an HR strategy that can be as tricky as it is useful. Done right, it can salvage talent and maintain stability. However, done wrong, it can open employers to legal claims and reputational damage. So, what do HR professionals need to know? 1. Demotion as a disciplinary response for misconduct For employees who’ve… [Read More]