An American friend of mine once commented that they would never have a sign like this one in his country! He said it was patronising. Let’s face it, he’s probably right! The image of old people as hunch-backs with a walking stick isn’t particularly dignifying. I suspect that one day, the sign will be abolished! So […]
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Employer Liable for Facebook Hijack
What happens if one of your employees hijacks another employee’s Facebook account? You could be liable if the actions fall within the course of employment, an Employment Tribunal has found. What happened? Abraham Otomewo alleged that he had been harassed on the grounds of sexual orientation by two colleagues who had used his iPhone without […]
Managing Redundancies? Don’t Forget This
If your business is making redundancies, you have a duty to look for alternative employment for any potentially redundant employees. Otherwise, you risk a claim of unfair dismissal. Here are a few things to consider:
The Olympics and the Bribery Act – Don’t Fall at This Hurdle
The Olympics are a fantastic opportunity for you and your employees to build relationships with your clients. Like many sporting events, there’s a wide range of corporate hospitality packages on offer. But have you thought about how the Bribery Act will affect your employees’ ability to enjoy London 2012 with your business partners?
What do you do if an employee is sick whilst on holiday?
What happens when a member of staff is sick while on annual leave? Sometimes employees may feel they have been deprived of their holiday if they were ill whilst on annual leave. Is that just tough luck for them or can they take their holiday another time?