Mediation
Mediation is an effective way of solving conflict in the workplace and can often be a less stressful way of resolving issues than following formal company procedure. Mediation is entirely voluntary and both parties should come to the process look...
TUPE
TUPE covers the transfer of employment of all or part of a business when it changes owner. TUPE regulations protect 2 different types of transfer. These are business transfers and service provision changes. TUPE regulations apply to all em...
Right to work checks
Under the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, all employers are required to make basic document checks on every person they intend to employ to ensure that they have the right to work in the UK. As an employer you are responsible for en...
AWOL
AWOL or employees who are Absent Without Leave is a conduct issue and should be dealt with following your Company’s disciplinary procedure. AWOL issues often arise when an employee does not arrive as expected for work and remains out of con...
Garden leave
Garden Leave can be used by employers when an employee has tendered their resignation at work and the employer wants to remove them from the work place. An employer may choose to do this to protect company information or sales data when an employ...
Whistleblowing
Whistleblowing allows for employees to report wrongdoings that have been identified in their place of work and that affect the public interest. Initially employees should look to report the issue to their employer and try to get things resolved.&...