McFired

McFired The recent sacking of the McDonald’s Boss for having an intimate relationship with a work colleague has sparked the conversation of workplace romances and relationships.. Firstly, it is important to state that there is nothing in employment law that prohibits...

Not to be Sniffed At

Not to be Sniffed At 
Tips for employers on dealing with allergies in the workplace. We provide a selection of some employment tribunals on the issues of allergies, with a chef’s serious nut allergy and a worker’s severe eczema both being classed as a disability under...

Question of the Month: Christmas Gifts

Question of the Month: Christmas Gifts What happens if staff receive Christmas gifts from clients who they are working with? Answer Generally gifts of any type from a client are not acceptable and employees should inform their Manager immediately. We would advise that...

Top Questions for November 2019

Top Questions for November 2019 A visual summary of the top questions fielded by DLP Advisors in November 2019. Click image to enlarge The top questions in November were… Sickness/Welfare – 39% Disciplinary – 22% Contractual Terms – 15%...

When Christmas Drinks Turn Sour

When Christmas Drinks Turn Sour 
What Employers Need To Remember For Any Festive Work Get Togethers Including The Christmas Party The Christmas party often involves plenty of alcohol—which can lead to unfortunate consequences for those who over-indulge. Employees and...

Hot under the collar…

Hot under the collar… World Menopause Day took place on 18th October and workplace expert ACAS have published new guidance to help employers and managers support staff who are affected by menopause symptoms at work. As well as guidance for employers, there are also...