workplace

28

Feb

2022

Workplace Horseplay and Employers' Responsibilities – Guideline Ruling

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Written by Emma-Louise Hewitt

Irresponsible horseplay in the workplace can cause serious injury, but to what extent should employers be held indirectly – or vicariously – liable for such behaviour? The Court of Appeal considered that burning issue in a guideline case (Chell v...

19

Jan

2021

Demoralised workplace bullying victim wins unfair dismissal claim

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Written by Emma-Louise Hewitt

Few things are more demoralising than being bullied at work and victims are entitled to expect understanding and support from their employers. An Employment Tribunal (ET) made that point in upholding a constructive unfair dismissal claim brought by...

22

Apr

2020

Business is still open - the new rules

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Written by Emma-Louise Hewitt

The government recommends that employees work at home if at all possible: this is now the first option for all employees where businesses are able to remain partly or fully open. If because of the nature of your business your employees cannot work...

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