Many employees are unaware that they are entitled to ask their employer for a copy of their personal data. For lots of employees this will be entirely irrelevant. However, in cases where an employee is facing redundancy, a disciplinary or capability hearing, or perhaps need to raise a grievance, this could become very important. Read on for more information.
Over the years, I have had many clients raise their concerns on the nature of their suspension and the subsequent disciplinary procedure. Understandably, being suspended for an alleged misconduct offence is stressful and an unwelcome feeling. This blog aims to provide you with information on how a disciplinary procedure should be conducted fairly.
I am delighted to have received positive feedback from a client of mine. Read on to see what my client had to say.
The phrase ‘children can be so mean‘ is commonly referred to when young people are navigating their way through school. It is believed, as ‘bullies’ grow older their behaviour improves and the days of causing someone to feel ‘left out’ or ‘bullied’ simply go away. Sadly, however, this does not always tend to be the case. In the UK alone it is believed that around 25% of employees have felt left out or bullied at work and that statistic is staggering.
Usually a fit note (doctor’s certificate) is not required unless an employee has been off work for more than seven days. However, a temporary change has been brought into effect which means a fit note is not required unless an employee has been off work for more than 28 days.
We often receive enquiries from clients asking us how much their claims for discrimination could be worth. This post explores how the Employment Tribunal go about making awards for claims of this nature.
Misconduct at work could lead to disciplinary action and, if the conduct is sufficiently serious, result in your dismissal. It may also be fair for your employer to dismiss you for conduct outside of the workplace. The key issue is whether the conduct in question relates to the employment relationship.
What happens if you are suffering from long-Covid and what can be done to help you to return to work?
Over recent weeks the press have been reporting on the racial harassment Azeem Rafiq suffered at Yorkshire County Cricket Club. This post explores what racial harassment is and the initial steps an employee or worker can take in trying to resolve the issue.