by Claire Malley | May 20, 2022 | Employment law, Employment Law Legislation, Employment Tribunals, Guides, HR, Legislation Advice, Tribunal
It will have been difficult to have avoided the legal ‘Wagatha Christie’ case for defamation in the high court in London between Coleen Rooney and Rebekah Vardy. You may have seen reports over the evidence being given by the parties, and the issues raised...
by Claire Malley | May 19, 2022 | Bullying and Harassment, Discrimination, Employment law, Employment Tribunals, Guides, HR, Legislation Advice, Tribunal
In a recently heard Tribunal case, Mr A Finn v The British Bung Manufacturing Company Ltd and Mr J King: 1803764/2021, it has been held that calling a man bald amounts to sexual (or sex related) harassment, in breach of the Equality Act 2010. In this case, the...
by Claire Malley | Apr 27, 2022 | Employment law, Guides, HR, Legislation Advice, Recruitment, Training
Starting a new job is always a bit daunting & new recruits will usually want to ensure that they make a good first impression on their new boss and colleagues. However, what happens when we switch it around & try to ensure employers are also making a good...
by Claire Malley | Dec 13, 2018 | Employment law
We take a look at some of the most common HR myths at Christmas and provide practical guidance for employers and businesses. 1. Myth: Temporary Christmas-cover workers do not get holidays. Truth: All workers and employees get annual leave, including temporary,...
by Claire Malley | Nov 20, 2018 | Health and Safety
In the UK, the retail sector contributed around £194 billion to the national economy – roughly 11% of the country’s total output. It is the largest private sector employer in the country, employing approximately 4.9 million people and generating £406 billion in sales...
