Mon, 22 February 2016
Is an instruction to only speak English at work discrimination?A recent discrimination case has been decided by the Employment Appeal Tribunal concerning an instruction to a Russian employee not to speak Russian at work, an interesting case for various reasons. In this episode I will cover:
Action PointsEnsure that your managers and supervisors have some training and/or knowledge of the requirements of the Equality Act and that they understand that instructions they give to employees can lead to an employment tribunal claim. Helpful LinksSign up for my fortnightly newsletter (next newsletter 29th February 2016) |
Mon, 8 February 2016
Following a surprising question from an employee client I thought that it would be helpful to dedicate an episode to answering some of the frequently asked questions abut holiday. In this episode I will cover:
Action PointsReview your contracts and policies to see if you have holiday entitlement and pay covered. Check to ensure that your part-time staff are treated the same as full time staff with holiday, and review how much you are paying employees when they are on holiday. Helpful LinksHoliday & Sickness Absence: Episode 25 |