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 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...
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… 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...
Send in the Clowns The recent story of an Advertising Executive in Australia who was made redundant and brought a clown into his consultations brings to the foray the need to discuss proper protocol. The clown during these consultations was doing everything from...
Question of the Month: Vegetarianism Is vegetarianism a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010? Answer No, held an employment tribunal in Conisbee v Crossley Farms Ltd. The Claimant brought a claim of discrimination on the grounds of religion and...
