The Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights has held that five workers’ privacy rights weren’t breached when their employer installed covert CCTV. Does this mean you can install hidden
cameras anywhere in your workplace?
Published 20.11.2019
It’s been suggested that a sick employee is well enough to work. So you’re thinking about hiring a private investigator to take covert video recordings of them. Can the footage be used as evidence
during disciplinary proceedings?
Published 09.09.2011
The European Court of Human Rights has ordered an employer to pay five employees €4,000 each, even though covert CCTV footage clearly showed them stealing stock. Where did the employer go wrong?
Published 08.02.2018
Chelsea Football Club came under pressure to sack John Terry after his extra-marital affair brought its reputation into disrepute. But just how far can you go to protect your business if an employee
engages in similar activities?
Published 09.03.2010
Employees who make covert recordings are often allowed to use them as evidence against their employer in tribunal. However, this practice has just cost four employees nearly £70,000. What did they do
wrong?
Published 30.08.2016
In a recent case, the employer refused to grant an employee overtime because he wouldn’t sign an opt-out agreement. Is such a rule acceptable?
Published 21.02.2012
An employee has been upsetting other staff by promoting their own personal beliefs in the workplace. Understandably, you’re cautious about disciplining them for this but you can’t allow it to
continue. Is it safe for you to act?
Published 08.07.2009
A robust e-mail and Internet policy will go a long way to stopping employees from wasting your time. But, as a recent tribunal case shows, having one could also protect your reputation. So what’s the
latest news?
Published 24.03.2010
A complaint has been received from a member of the public - apparently, whilst she was out jogging, a man driving one of your vehicles sounded the horn at her which she found highly offensive. Should
you treat this as misconduct?
Published 12.02.2015
Where you discover that an employee has stolen from you, never take the law into your own hands. As one employer recently found out, doing so can be costly; he ended up having to pay out £34,000. So
what’s the moral of the story?
Published 11.03.2011