What does the law say about gender critical beliefs in the workplace?
Emerging case law is highlighting the current lack of consensus surrounding gender critical beliefs. AS with all philosophical views and beliefs, employers must act with care to ensure they are treating all workers fairly and are not discriminating against someone on the basis of their beliefs of philosophical views. The fact that an employer, or coworkers, […]
TUPE rules & process guide
The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006, otherwise known as TUPE, first came into force in 1981 with the purpose of protecting employees if their employment changed hands. Under the regulations, all employees’ rights – and associated liabilities – move with the employee from the old employer to the new one. The regulations […]
What employment rights does an employee have after 2 years?
Employees enjoy a number of statutory rights and protections, although not all of these will take effect from day one of employment. Some of these rights only apply once an individual has completed a certain length of service with the same employer, known as qualifying service. In this guide for employers, managers and HR personnel, […]
Exclusivity clauses in employment contracts
As the cost of living bites, employees may be looking to take on secondary employment. Employers, on the other hand, may be concerned that secondary employment may affect workers’ performance and availability. Ensuring that staff are available for work, and unable to work for someone else, can often be key to running an effective business. […]
Rules for Using CCTV Evidence at Disciplinary
Some employers may be surprised to discover that video footage captured by CCTV can constitute personal data under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This means that there are certain rules that must be followed when processing this data, especially in the context of using this footage as evidence of an employee’s misconduct. The following […]
Advice for Managers Facing a Grievance
It is not uncommon for staff to raise a grievance about their managers, in some cases without just cause, although the employer will still be duty bound to fully investigate any formal complaint. It is therefore important for managers to know their own employment rights in these circumstances, not only to help minimise the potential […]
Why managers need to be hot on gossip in the workplace
Why managers need to be hot on gossip in the workplace Gossiping at work may be intended as harmless among co-workers, but it has the potential to negatively impact working relations and workplace culture overall. In this guide for employers and managers, we look at what the law says on workplace gossip, and how gossiping […]
Accident reporting at work guide for HR
Accident reporting is a fundamental aspect of monitoring safety in the workplace. A well-maintained record of accidents and incidents can help employers learn from errors, meet their legal obligations and ensure health and safety at work. The reporting of diseases, injuries and dangerous occurrences at work is taken seriously by the HSE. Failure to report […]
How to deal with data subject access requests
Employees have the right to request and acquire a copy of their personal data kept by their employer or former employer. This is known as making a data subject access request (DSAR) under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). When dealing with subject access requests, employers have to ensure they comply with their compliance obligations […]
Overtime pay & rules: employers’ guide
Overtime is when someone works beyond their normal contracted hours. For managers, overtime can easily become difficult to manage, particularly when dealing with workers’ pay and holiday entitlement if they have worked additional hours over and above their contracted working time. In this overtime pay guide for employers, we will help you understand employees’ rights […]
