Whistleblowing - the Public Interest Test

06 / 05 / 2021

To gain protection under the whistleblowing legislation, a worker must have made a “qualifying disclosure”. This is a disclosure which...

Absent Friends

22 / 04 / 2021

How do you deal with an employee who isn’t meeting those standards? Start by investigating the problem. It’s surprising what you find out when do you a little bit of digging.

Time Spent on Reconnaissance is Seldom Wasted

07 / 04 / 2021

Getting recruitment right is the absolute foundation to creating and building a successful business, but it’s not always a straightforward process.

Are Staff on Sleep in Shifts Entitled to NMW for the Entire Shift?

24 / 03 / 2021

Time work includes hours when a worker is available, and required to be available, at or near a place of work for the purposes of working unless the worker is at home. Hours when a worker is available only includes hours when the worker is awake for the purposes of...

How to Deal with Toxic Employees

10 / 03 / 2021

If you have to deal with someone who seems to take pleasure in creating pain and discord, it’s sensible to develop some coping strategies. As you recognise how they operate, you can learn to manage issues at an early stage.