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Employers must respect privacy, and can only access private emails and messages of their staff in limited circumstances.

The EU General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) came into force on 25 May 2018. This guide sets out the main obligations for employers. In the employment context, for the purposes of the GDPR, the employer will usually be the data controller and... Read More

Dress codes are often drawn up by employers. Many businesses, particularly in the professional services sector, need to portray a corporate image to their clients – and ensuring staff are smartly dressed is an important part of conveying that image.

Navigating the law on holidays is not easy. Here is a brief guide highlighting some of the key issues.

Managing performance needs to be carried out regularly and handled sensitively. Letting performance remain unchecked can be extremely detrimental to your business and to staff morale. Managers often prefer to turn a blind eye to under-performing employees, hoping that things will improve without the... Read More