The Employment Law & HR Podcast

In this episode of the podcast I respond to a listener question raised about the risks of allowing alcohol consumption during lunch breaks and whilst at work.

In this episode of the podcast I will cover: 

  • When an absolute ban on alcohol may be necessary.
  • How to set parameters around alcohol levels.
  • What to consider if you allow drinking during work time.
  • A couple of cases where alcohol in the workplace was involved, including two cases about the employer's liability for personal injury caused by intoxicated members of staff.
  • Guidance on shaping your own alcohol policy.

The Coronavirus & the workplace

In this episode I also mention briefly the coronavirus and what you need to consider if you are sending an employee home who may have been exposed or is at risk of having been exposed to the coronavirus.

Action Points:

  1. If you don't already have a policy consider putting one in place.
  2. Assess if there is high risk in your business if there is any alcohol or intoxication. How will you measure it if there is?
  3. Read my colleague Albert Bargery's article on the coronavirus advice for employers: HERE
  4. If in doubt seek advice.

Photo by Hans Vivek on Unsplash

As part of our HR Harbour annual subscription service for employers we provide guidance and training for employers, supervisors and managers. If you would like to know more about the HR Harbour Service and how you can get unlimited support from as little as £198 per month please contact me for a no obligation discussion - alison@realemploymentlawadvice.co.uk or you can find full details here: HR Harbour

Don't forget you can contact us by telephone 01983 897003, 01722 653001 or 023 8098 2006


Would you like advice about your situation?

Appointments are available on the telephone or via Skype throughout the UK.

Alternatively we offer face to face appointments on the Isle of Wight, Salisbury, Eastleigh, Southampton, Fareham, Portsmouth, Winchester and surrounding areas in Hampshire.


The information contained in this Podcast and post is provided for guidance and is a snapshot of the law at the time. It is provided for your information only and should not be used as a substitute for obtaining legal advice that it specific to your particular circumstances.

Direct download: Episode_140_-_Final.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:16pm EDT

In this episode of the Podcast I interview Sheryl Andrews about one of the critical skills required by great employers and managers, the ability to listen!

About Sheryl

Author, Speaker and Coach are just a few of the roles she holds. Sheryl has a vision of a world where everyone feels heard, understood and valued. It is her personal mission to change the way the world listens. Listening is one of those skills we are quick to criticise when it is not happening, but few invest in developing their listening skills.   

As; “The Listening Detective” with her famous deerstalker hat, she is well known for her fun and engaging talks sharing all aspects of listening, the good; the bad and the sad.

As the Founder of Step by Step Listening and lead coach, she creates a safe to speak environment that gives individuals and groups the opportunity to chat with the purpose of listening to their own inner wisdom.     

As an author of Manage your critic – From overwhelm to Clarity in 7 and soon to be published Do< Delegate or Ditch she openly shares her own journey and the journey of her clients to demonstrate how listening can transform your relationship and practical ways to get started.  Sheryl continues to write and collate stories to shine the light on those that listen whilst raising awareness and changing the assumption that everyone can and should be able to listen.

Useful Links

www.stepbysteplistening.com

www.manageyourcritic.com

Please do leave your thoughts on this issue in the comments section below. Please ensure that any comments are respectful to all views and opinions.

As part of our HR Harbour annual subscription service for employers we provide guidance and training for employers, supervisors and managers. If you would like to know more about the HR Harbour Service and how you can get unlimited support from as little as £198 per month please contact me for a no obligation discussion - alison@realemploymentlawadvice.co.uk or you can find full details here: HR Harbour

Don't forget you can contact us by telephone 01983 897003, 01722 653001 or 023 8098 2006


Would you like advice about your situation?

Appointments are available on the telephone or via Skype throughout the UK.

Alternatively we offer face to face appointments on the Isle of Wight, Salisbury, Eastleigh, Southampton, Fareham, Portsmouth, Winchester and surrounding areas in Hampshire.

Direct download: Episode_139__interview_with_Sheryl_Andrews.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:00am EDT

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