Because of the issues at stake, the snap general election is likely to provoke strong political views. How can you ensure that they don’t cause upset in your workplace?
Published 04.05.2017
As some employees hold strong political views, with a general election looming on 7 May 2015, you don’t want them causing any problems in your workplace. So what’s the answer?
Published 30.01.2015
You’ve been notified of an employee’s death and now need to liaise with their next of kin over final payments. However, you don’t want to appear insensitive at this difficult time. So what’s the
answer?
Published 09.10.2015
When it comes to smelly employees it’s not always BO or bad breath that’s the problem - some happily douse themselves in strong perfumes and aftershaves. How can you deal with this kind of problem?
Published 11.02.2014
An employee recently lost a pet. Unfortunately, the bereavement has hit them rather badly and the situation is now affecting the quality of their work. How should you handle it?
Published 12.04.2018
One of your employees has made a New Year’s resolution to give up smoking. However, rather than going cold turkey they’ve taken to puffing on an electronic cigarette at work. Whilst commendable, is
their new habit illegal?
Published 16.01.2013
You’re about to hold a disciplinary hearing and there will be a number of witnesses present. How far does the ACAS Code of Practice allow you to go in your questioning? In other words, could you
carry out a full cross-examination?
Published 07.10.2011
Apparently, many public sector employees have been sacked for posting inappropriate comments on social media websites. Do you have the right to dismiss someone if you don’t like what they’ve said
online?
Published 11.06.2013
One of your employees has just been signed off sick by their GP. A colleague claims that as they are considered to be unfit for work you can’t make any attempt to contact them. Is this really true?
Published 09.05.2014