The Employment Appeal Tribunal has held, in the recent case of Hewston v Ofsted, that an experienced Ofsted inspector who was summarily dismissed after touching a pupil’s forehead and shoulder to remove rainwater, was unfairly dismissed. The conduct itself was...
The UK’s historically wet and cool climate means that businesses here are not used to having to worry about hot weather and its impact on employees and workers. However, times are changing. Global temperatures are rising and the UK has seen record temperatures and...
A recent survey, by Currys revealed that over half of Brits suffer from pre-work anxiety, admitting to experiencing a phenomenon called the “Sunday Scaries”. The study features a list of 12 pre-work anxieties that workers go through. Top of the list of scaries was the...
When an employee leaves employment then, unless they have been immediately dismissed for gross misconduct, their departure will be subject to a notice period. The notice period which applies is usually set out in the contract of employment. There will be a period of...
The right to request flexible working has formed part of UK employment law since 1999 but the details of the statutory scheme covering this area often leave employers confused. Here we dispel 5 common myths about flexible working: Myth 1: Only those with children can...
