An employee has recently gone through a messy relationship breakup. Unfortunately, it’s affecting their work and starting to disrupt the team. You’re sympathetic but need them to get a grip. What’s
the best way to handle it?
Published 20.09.2017
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
One of your employees routinely receives personal calls on your business landline during the working day. The most frequent caller is their elderly mother who often stays on the phone for ages. How
can you put a stop to this?
Published 16.11.2016
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
Apparently, at least one in five employees have sex with a colleague during lunch breaks, with Mondays being the most popular day. If your employees are caught in the act at work, does it justify
disciplinary action?
Published 25.02.2020
The tribunal has ruled that an employee who was sacked due to their “persistent lateness” was fairly dismissed. What did the employer do in this case which ensured a successful outcome?
Published 01.02.2016
It’s been reported that Leicester Police is offering all its employees “workplace banter training” at a cost of £450 per head. This is an unusual step, but is it something you should be doing too?
Published 09.10.2018
In a recent case, a female employee had been sacked for offending a client. Most media reports focused on the fact her claim has been allowed to proceed, not why this is. What important legal point
has been overlooked?
Published 27.04.2012
During the Christmas party season many employees end up behaving in an embarrassing fashion. Quite often, this behaviour won’t warrant any disciplinary action but how should you tackle the situation?
Published 16.11.2016
In May 2018 Careerbuilder.com released its findings into the top excuses given by employees for lateness. What else did its research into tardiness reveal and can persistent lateness give you grounds
for dismissal?
Published 08.06.2018