A survey of more than 1,000 LGBT+ workers published by the Trades Union Congress (TUC) in August 2024 found that just over half (52%) had been bullied or harassed at work. The behaviour reported ranged from offensive comments to threats, intimidation and physical attacks, and younger workers were more likely to be targeted. The TUC…
Rising living costs have created problems for employers and employees alike, and one less obvious effect has been an increase in workplace theft. Figures obtained by the insurer Zurich through Freedom of Information requests to police forces, published in February 2023, showed a 19% rise in the number of employees in England and Wales recorded…
Zero hours contracts remain one of the most debated features of the UK job market. They offer flexibility to both sides, but they also leave many people unsure how much they will earn from one week to the next. The Employment Rights Act 2025 will bring significant changes for zero hours and low hours workers,…
Handling a grievance well can resolve a problem before it grows into a dispute, a resignation or an employment tribunal claim. Handling it badly can make matters worse. Here are our ten tips for employers dealing with grievances raised by employees. 1. Know the rules that apply Before taking any action, check: The Acas Code…
What can you do if an employee secretly records a meeting or disciplinary hearing without asking you or telling you first? Almost every employee now carries a phone that can record audio, so this question comes up often. Sometimes an employee asks in advance whether they can record a meeting. In other cases the employer…
When this article was first published, the UK Government was proposing to make protection from unfair dismissal a “day one” right for employees. That proposal has since changed. This update explains what was proposed, what the law now says and what employers should do before the changes take effect. What was originally proposed Labour’s 2024…