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Refusing Flexible Working Requests & the Risks to Employers

Refusing Flexible Working Requests & the Risks to Employers

The results of a TUC survey published on 2nd September 2019 show that a third of flexible working requests submitted by employees are turned down. So what risks do employers face when a request is made and the answer is in the negative? Is turning down flexible working requests breaching a statutory right? No it […]

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Training Agreements – A Simple Guide for Businesses

Training Agreements – A Simple Guide for Businesses

We are frequently asked for Training Agreements to enable employers to deduct monies from an employees’ wages, or claim monies from the employee, if the employee leaves once they have committed to, or completed the course. There is a common misconception surrounding these documents in that they are straightforward, and a simple template ‘one size […]

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Confidentiality Clauses & Non-Disclosure Agreements

Confidentiality Clauses & Non-Disclosure Agreements

Following consultation in 2018 on the misuse of confidentiality clauses in relation to workplace harassment or discrimination, the Government has now announced its proposals for reform. This response is coupled with the launch of further consultation on how to tackle the wider issue of sexual harassment in the workplace. Workplace Harassment It is accepted that […]

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GDPR over a year on…where are we now?

GDPR over a year on…where are we now?

You may recall the lead up to May 2018 when many businesses were filled with panic, urgency to become “GDPR compliant” and uncertainty over what the new data rules would bring. Whilst GDPR-related concerns have calmed down a little now, the uncertainty is still there to a degree and example cases continue to evolve legislative […]

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Complete Guide to Conflict Resolution in the Workplace

Complete Guide to Conflict Resolution in the Workplace

Tension within the workplace is natural and some conflict is bound to occur. Though some managers may confuse dispute prevention with conflict management, there’s a great deal more to the process of conflict resolution in the workplace than simply stifling conflict at source. Instead, managers need to develop mechanisms that allow for differences to be […]

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