You probably heard in the news last week that former Apprentice winner, Stella English, lost her employment tribunal claim against Alan Sugar’s Amshold Group Limited. The employment judge was scathing of her case and said it was a claim that should never have been brought. Although this may look like good news for employers, it’s […]
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Dismissing Some Staff Becomes Slightly Less Risky on 6th April
Employers are often surprised to learn that they can dismiss some staff without having to worry about an ordinary unfair dismissal claim. Employees who have been employed for less than 1 year aren’t allowed to claim ordinary unfair dismissal. This is known as the minimum qualifying period. Last year, that minimum qualifying period was extended […]
What To Do if Your Staff Wrestle with Sharks When They’re Off Sick
Ever done a good deed and then wished you hadn’t? Paul Marshallsea was signed off work with stress when he took a holiday to Australia with his wife. He achieved international fame when he rushed into the sea to wrestle a shark away from nearby children. Whilst Mr Marshallsea was hailed as a hero […]
Coming Soon . . . Mix and Match Time Off for Mums and Dads!
Under a proposed change in the law, parents will be allowed to “mix and match” how they take time off to care for a new baby. The Children and Families Bill intends to enable mums and dads to work alternate months for the first year of the child’s life. The aim is for the father […]
Love is in the Air! How to Respond to an Office Romance
Depending on which survey you believe the number of people who have been involved in a workplace romance is somewhere between 30% and 70%. Whatever the true figure, it’s a situation that most employers will come across at some point. So, this Valentine’s Day, I’m setting out a few things you need to be aware […]