Personal relationships at work are not always limited to sexual or romantic relationships, they can also include family relationships, close friendships, and close financial, business or commercial relationships. This broad definition makes it unrealistic to...
Flexible working is a way of working that suits an employee’s needs, and may include: working from home; job-sharing; flexitime; or working compressed, annualised, or staggered hours. Currently, all employees have the legal right to request...
New legislation set to tackle harassment in the workplace. New legislation is set to place greater responsibility on organisations to protect employees against harassment, including sexual harassment. Employers are being urged to prepare in...
New legislation set to tackle harassment in the workplace. New legislation is set to place greater responsibility on organisations to protect employees against harassment, including sexual harassment. Employers are being urged to prepare in...
The recent strike action across various public sectors in the UK has resulted in an increased number of employees questioning their entitlement to strike. Strike action can be disruptive to employers but it is important that employees who are entitled to...
In the current economic climate, both employers and employees are watching their pennies carefully. Recently, the current Government indicated it was considering a one-off hardship payment to healthcare workers to help them get through the winter. This may...