Fireworks in the Office! Workplace bullying and toxic work environments Workplace bullying is the second most pervasive workplace issue in the UK, after stress, according to the TUC. A quarter of workers had been bullied in the last five years, a University of...
Obesity! Disability? We had a number of queries recently from clients asking whether Obesity is classed as a disability. Obviously we are aware that obesity is a critical issue in the UK at the moment and about a quarter of the adult population in the UK are...
Question of the Month: References We received several questions this month about what references employers should and shouldn’t provide for employees who have now left your business. So we answered the most common questions… Do I have to provide a reference? An...
Bereavement Leave for Pets Fur or Against? This story has been debated everywhere from the TV, legal forums and even in Parliament! Should an employee be entitled to take time off from work, on bereavement leave following the passing of a pet? This is the question...
Top Questions for September 2019 A visual summary of the top questions fielded by DLP Advisors in September 2019. Additional Reading Social Media in the Workplace Employment Law, HRAn Employment Tribunal ruled that ethical veganism… read more Coronavirus Update:...
HR Basics: Under-Performance What Should I Do If An Employee Is Not Performing? Telling one of your employees they are under-performing can be a daunting prospect. You may be wondering where to start. First, get a handle on what under-performance means, then think...
