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Investigation into employee misconduct 

Internal investigation

The metropolitan police department has started to issue fines to people who attended parties at Downing Street during lockdown, which has now been known as ‘partygate’. Sue Gray’s full report on her independent investigation into the events. The way to conduct internal investigations have been raised and they can play an important part in finding […]

Pregnant Receptionist Dismissed

Pregnant receptionist sacked

In 2018, A pregnant receptionist was dismissed after suffering from hyperemesis. Mrs K Nasreen won her case for discrimination against her former boss Dr Ali Malik of Malik law services. Before falling pregnant, Nassreen and her manager had a good relationship, however things soon changed. When she announced her pregnancy, she also spoke to Malik […]

Whatsapp for employee communication?

Whatsapp for employee communication

US regulators have been visiting HSBC holdings to look into the use of Whatsapp for employee communication. Whatsapp is an instant messaging app in which all messages are end-to-end encrypted, which means only people in the chat have access to the messages. These messages cannot be traced, therefore can escape investigations, unlike sending texts and […]

CCTV camera at the workplace – Benefits and potential risks

CCTV camera at workplace

CCTV camera at the workplace is essential to have in you are business. Nowadays, it is estimated that around 96 per cent of businesses operate CCTV cameras in their workplaces. In every part of our lives, there is at least one camera for every 13 people. However, to have a camera in the workplace, employers […]

UK Driving Law Changes In 2022 – What They Mean For Business

UK Driving Law Changes 2022

On January 29th, 2022, several important changes to the Highway Code came into effect. As the employer of the business, it is imperative to start considering how these changes might affect the way you do business. And if you manage employees who drive for work, you have an even greater obligation to make sure they’re […]

FIT NOTE TEMPORARY CHANGES EMPLOYERS GUIDE (COVID19)

Changes in providing proof of sickness and the process of obtaining a fit note letterEMPLOYERS GUIDE (COVID19)

In this article, you will learn about the changes in providing proof of sickness and the process of obtaining a fit note. It will explain how to obtain a fit note letter from their doctor and show it to you. A fit note is a letter from the doctor or medical professional to advise their […]

A step-by-step guide on implementing inclusive hiring practices in 2022

Inclusive hiring practices

Regardless of how many hirings we’ve done in the past, implementing inclusive hiring practices in 2022 can increase your company’s employee retention and productivity. Diversifying your recruiting approach may help your company expand much quicker with a new attitude and can help you create an inclusive working environment. This post will walk you through the […]

Employing staff for the first time – step by step guide

Employing staff for the first time

Learning  how to employ staff for the first time is one of the most important decisions to be made as an employer. If you’re looking to grow your business or manage your workload, employing new members of staff can significantly  improve your business to grow faster. However, the process can be overwhelming to handle in […]

How to Obtain Employee Medical Records Legally

employee medical records

Employee medical records can be essential for employers. Access is these records can be essential when you need to consider dismissing someone for capability reasons. Additionally, if an employee has a disability, one might need access to these records in order to make reasonable adjustments. Medical reports may be provided by occupational health or a […]

How to Tackle Bribery and Corruption

bribery and corruption

Bribery and corruption within a workplace can have serious legal ramifications for those involved. A recent public case of bribery that has caught much media attention is with Prince Charles’ former aide, MIchael Fawcett. Fawcett’s decision to step down from his role came after accusations of accepting bribery from a royal charity donor. Fawcett promised […]