Recently, the Daily Telegraph published an article with the headline:- “Christians have no right to refuse to work on Sundays, rules judge” With respect to the Daily Telegraph, it isn’t true. The case was about Mrs Mba, a care worker in a children’s home. She was employed under a contract that required her to work […]
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Do you have to pay staff who can’t get to work because of the snow?
During the wintry weather, many employees are electing to stay at home rather than come to work. This may be because of: Blocked roads; Severe weather warnings; Needing to look after children when the schools are closed; Advice that people should only travel if their journey is essential. Even employees who do make it to […]
So Can Employees Wear a Cross at Work or Not?
You’ve probably heard in the press that the European Court of Human Rights has ruled that British Airways discriminated against an employee, Nadia Eweida, by not allowing her to wear a cross at work. At the same time, the same court said that Shirley Chaplin, a Devonshire nurse had not suffered discrimination when her employer […]
How do Starbucks get away with it? (and I’m not talking about tax)
You may have read in the press that Starbucks is intending to save money by cutting paid lunch breaks, sick leave and maternity benefits for thousands of British workers. The revised employment terms include the removal of paid 30-minute lunch breaks and paid sick leave for the first day of illness. They are also ending […]
The Most Important New Year’s Resolution Every Employer Should Make
2013 is here. And you know what that means. Another chance to make a New Year’s resolution! And there’s one resolution that every employer should be making – a resolution that will save you money, time and stress! It will keep you out of the Employment Tribunal, protect your reputation and will definitely help your […]