Gross Misconduct: Can You Really Dismiss Someone on the Spot?
Few phrases carry as much weight in a workplace as “gross misconduct”. For an employer,…
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NEW Bereavement Leave for Pregnancy Loss: what employers need to know now
If you or someone on your team has experienced the loss of a baby before…
Do You Have to Pay for Your Team’s Eye Tests? Here’s What the Law Actually Says
Some employers we speak to either have little awareness this rule even exists or assume…
What New Flexible Working Plans Mean for Your Team
Has someone in your team asked to change where, when or how they work? Or…
Probation Periods: What Are They, and Why Do They Matter More From 2027?
We’re all familiar with the scenario where it is month four of a new hire’s…
Acas has rewritten the rulebook. The most important change is the one nobody’s talking about
Acas has published a draft of the first full rewrite of its Disciplinary and Grievance…
World Breastfeeding Week: The £40,000 employment tribunal case every employer should know about
World Breastfeeding Week is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of breastfeeding and raise awareness of the…
Direct & indirect discrimination in the workplace: More than just a legal issue
A workplace where people feel valued, included and able to be themselves is more likely to help…
Breastfeeding and pumping at work: what employers need to think about
Most employers know that breastfeeding is protected under the Equality Act. Fewer have thought carefully…
Being an ethnic minority at work: The challenges no one puts in the handbook
Despite decades of equality legislation and growing awareness around diversity and inclusion, ethnic minority employees…
