I realise this might all change again as the week or even the day progresses but I just thought I would update you on the employer implications of the edict issued on September 27th and what the employers responsibilities are should an employee test positive and required to self isolate or lives with someone in that
GDPR regulations have not been suspended because of covid. Coronavirus has changed so much of life as we know it. Over the last five months and as we now emerge from lockdown, we are all entering a ‘new normal.’ Systems being put in place, such as track and trace and workplace monitoring, are raising questions
As the leaves fall in the autumn so the furlough scheme will unwind, shown below are the key dates over the next few months until October 31st when the scheme ends. I have also shown the outline of the government’s announcement on post furlough actions 1st September 2020 The Government will pay 70% of wages for
Employment regulations usually change twice a year if at all in April and October. Next April there are some significant changes which will be implemented irrespective of who wins the election or whether we are in the EU, out of the EU or just in transition. The changes are detailed below. Please contact me at
I was accustomed to recognising stress and anxiety. I supported members of staff through difficult and stressful periods and had dealt with the occasional bullying accusation as I wouldn’t allow such destructive behaviour to continue if and when it occurred. The problem with bullying is you don’t always realise you are being bullied. As a
You don’t need me to tell you its hot outside and although this is the time of year when some of us head off to other hot places many of us will remain at work. Shown below is some guidance from ACAS and the HSE. In the UK there is no maximum temperature that a
Are you surprised the last set of HR tribunal statistics shows that the number of lodged claims has increased by 78%? No, neither was I. Fee abolition has made it much easier for an employee to take a punt and lodge a claim. ACAS preclaim conciliation can help but if the employee refuses to engage in sensible discussions re a settlement, ACAS will issue a
I used to think it was not what I said – it’s what you heard! Now I know I’m responsible for exactly what you hear, because of what I’ve said or how I’ve said it. Everyone is made up of a series of reactions to past events. Events are burnt into memory with emotion. So
Nobody wants to be a killjoy when it comes to romantic relationships, particularly an office romance, especially with Valentine’s Day approaching. People strike up relationships in all environments, places and events. As they spend a substantial amount of their waking hours at work there is no surprise that this happens in the workplace. Lots of
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) which is not to be confused with the European Court of Justice (ECJ) has just published a finding on monitoring workers’ emails, which is of interest to employers in the UK. The ECHR was established in the aftermath of World War II and its remit is to enforce
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