Reinstatement orders following unfair dismissal

Reinstatement orders in unfair dismissal cases are made in less than 1% of cases, and can be costly

The robots are coming: legalities in the workplace

The use of robotics in the workplace raises new legal questions on leadership, safety and discrimination

The importance of tailoring restrictive covenants

Bartholomews Agri Food v Thornton serves as a reminder of the importance of tailoring restrictive covenants

How 'pulling a sickie' could lead to more duvet days than intended

Though employees who take 'duvet days' can now be more easily disciplined, there are some factors to consider

Another step in the commission as holiday pay case

A final judgment is expected in March, but what could the possible ramifications be for employers?

Bonus season: how to minimise disputes

As bonus season rapidly approaches many employees will be expecting a significant award

Legal update: The right to be accompanied

Employers must be mindful of a recent amendment to the ACAS guidance on the right to be accompanied at disciplinary and grievance meetings

Personal liability for redundancy breaches

Collective redundancy consultation just got a lot more serious on a personal level for directors and senior managers

HR should not pull the strings in tribunal processes

HR professionals interfering in tribunal decision-making processes may lead to a verdict of unfair dismissal

ECJ rules travelling time counts as work

Travelling to and from first and last appointments should be regarded as working time for workers without a fixed office

Hot topic: is obesity a disability? Part two

At the end of last year, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled that the effects of obesity can constitute a disability. With 64% of adults in the UK classed as overweight or obese, what role –...

Hot topic: is obesity a disability?

At the end of last year, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled that the effects of obesity can constitute a disability. What does this mean for employers? Will they find themselves facing...