The tale we are about to tell is really quite odd and so we thought it sensible to give you, the reader, a polite warning. To quote the classic line from Jurassic Park: “hold on to your butts”. Background Anita Jarzyna joined Hypnos Limited in…
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28 Jun COVID-19 cases on the rise: A reminder of how to handle refusals to attend work
What legal rights do employees have to refuse to attend work? The area of law in question here is s100 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 – and especially s100(1) (d): in circumstances of danger which the employee reasonably believed to be serious and imminent…
28 Jun Adjusting goes both ways: HRT shortages what should employers do?
With many people having to adjust to the side effects of disruptions to their HRT treatments caused by the current shortages in HRT supplies, employers should also be thinking about their obligations to consider adjustments too. These shortages are predicted to last into the rest…
30 May Requirement to guarantee working late: indirect discrimination?
Does an employer’s need for an employee (who is a mother with childcaring responsibilities) to guarantee her availability for a late shift amount to indirect sex discrimination? Indirect discrimination: the problem and the definition In general, the answer to the above question is, probably, yes….
25 May Bank Holidays – employers do’s and don’ts
There is no statutory right to time off on a Bank Holiday The minimum legal obligation is to permit, and encourage, workers to take 5.6 weeks (pro-rated for part-time staff) holiday a year – that’s 28 days per annum. When that is taken, and what…
25 May Bookings Open: Face-to-face training for managers & HR managers this June
This June, the employment law experts at BRIDGE are delivering specialist training in York specifically for management teams, directors, and HR managers, covering the essential aspects of the employee lifecycle from recruitment to disciplinary action. Over the two days of face-to-face training, we’ll provide you…
25 May Top 10 tips for handling grievances
Grievances come in many shapes and sizes and range from simple issues to complex multi-grievances. Some are a single concise page that eloquently articulates the individual’s grievances, others are meandering works of ‘war and peace’ that frazzle the brain, meaning you need to try desperately…
20 Apr Proposed reforms to harassment at work regime – what you need to know and look out for
What are the key proposed areas for change?
20 Apr Managing Bank Holidays – a quick guide to do’s and don’ts
How do you meet your legal obligations over Bank Holidays? There is no statutory right to time off on a Bank Holiday. The statutory obligations are to allow workers to take 5.6 weeks (pro-rated for part time staff) holiday a year. When that is taken,…
20 Apr Proposed reforms to flex work regime – what do you need to know and look out for?
On 23 September 2021, BEIS published a consultation document proposing reforms to the right for employees to request flexible working. The proposals included several changes meant to broaden the rights to flexible working by encouraging a more involved conversation between employee and employer about flexible working…