Can you use private photos and personal emails to dismiss an employee?
Employers should be careful when using what could amount to private material during a disciplinary process.
Reasons for the gender pay gap - and what your firm can do about it
Addressing the gender pay gap has become a priority for many employers since the legislation was introduced in 2017, with 69 per cent of employers now placing this at a high or medium priority.
Is it fair to refuse someone a job, just because they have a criminal record?
Some 11 million people in the UK have a criminal record and 75 per cent of employers admit to rejecting a job application once a criminal conviction is disclosed, a recent study shows.
Changes to employment law you need to know about
In response to new forms of work, the Government is proposing a number of changes to employment law coming in to force on April 6, 2020.
Your disgraceful behaviour at the office Christmas party was really your company's fault
The work Christmas party can be the highlight event of the year. As an employer, it is important to have the correct protections in place to prevent any claims stemming from the behaviour of your employees.
A close shave: can employers ban beards in the workplace?
A police officer has brought a sex discrimination claim against the Police Service of Northern Ireland over a ban on facial hair. This followed a change of policy for officers required to wear respiratory protective equipment as part of their duties. The officer alleged that the requirement to be clean shaven was disproportionate, whilst the police service argued it was for safety reasons as beards prevent protective face masks from working effectively.
Should employers have a duty to prevent sexual harassment?
Yes, says Parliament's Women and Equalities Committee in their report investigating sexual harassment in the workplace.
The law at work: Do new data protection rules affect references?
As part of data protection laws, individuals are entitled to a copy of the personal data any organisation holds about them. Requesting that information is called a subject access request.
