Disability is a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010, which means disabled people are legally protected from discrimination at work. Deciding if someone is disabled involves applying the test from section 6 of the Equality Act 2010. This defines a...
With smartphones everywhere, recording business meetings and conversations has become easy and common. If done covertly, this can cause headaches for employers, especially when these recordings end up on social media – leading to reputation, confidentiality, and...
Supporting wellbeing in the workplace is of increasing importance to employers. One hot topic is how those going through menopause or perimenopause can be best supported. Avanti West Coast’s latest attempt to tackle this may have resulted in a bit of an ‘own goal’....
Employers need their employees to perform effectively and productively in their roles. A functioning workforce is key to business success. What should you do if you have an employee who is underperforming? Here are our top tips: Make sure the employee knows what is...
With effect from 6th April 2024 all employees, regardless of their length of service, will have the right to request flexible working. The Flexible Working (Amendment) Regulations 2023, which were published last December, make it clear that flexible working will, for...
There are several different elements which make up the claim of unfair dismissal where an employee has been dismissed for misconduct: The employee must be eligible: they must be an employee and must have over 2 year’s continuity of service. The employer must be able...
