Employer

Tackling bullying in the workplace should be a high priority for any employer. Office bullies can cause great harm to the people that they target, they can significantly reduce staff morale and they can lower productivity. On top of all that they... Read More

Office romances can cause quite a few headaches for employers. Intimate relationships often exist in the workplace, which is not really surprising when people spend a long time together. In what circumstances though can employers put an end to the romance?

Employers have various responsibilities in relation to the mental health of their employees. This guide sets out employers’ obligations and potential claims that employees could pursue. Some general tips are provided, too.   Health and safety Under health and safety law there... Read More

Shared Parental Leave (SPL) and Statutory Shared Parental Pay (SSPP) were introduced back in 2014. The purpose of bringing in the new leave was to give parents more flexibility in the way that leave is taken in the first year after the... Read More

Employees are not automatically entitled to flexible working unless the flexible arrangement forms part of their contract. Employees may, subject to having sufficient continuous employment, make a request for flexible working under the statutory procedure, but employers can turn down requests for... Read More

The Transfer of Undertakings Protection of Employment (TUPE) is an area of the law which often causes a few problems for business owners, HR professionals and lawyers. It’s not though as complex as people make out. The important thing is to understand... Read More

References can cause employers headaches. This guide sets out some of the key issues to consider.