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Historic Holiday Pay Claims – What are The New 2023 Rules

Historic Holiday Pay Claims – What are The New 2023 Rules

On 4th October 2023 the Supreme Court provided its findings on Chief Constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland and another v Agnew and others. The case dealt with the issue of how far back an employee could claim for backdated holiday pay. Such a claim can be brought against an employer as a […]

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How to Approach Unauthorised Absence? (Employers Guide)

How to Approach Unauthorised Absence? (Employers Guide)

What is Unauthorised Absence? Put simply, unauthorised absence is classified as when an employee fails to come to work without notifying the employer. Approach to Unauthorised Absence? There can be many different reasons for the unauthorised absence of an employee (otherwise known as being absent without leave – AWOL). Some may be deliberate; others may […]

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The Duty to Make Reasonable Adjustments in Relation to Job Applications (Mallon v AECOM LTD)

The Duty to Make Reasonable Adjustments in Relation to Job Applications (Mallon v AECOM LTD)

The recent case of Mallon v AECOM Limited demonstrates that an employer does not need to know the specifics of a disabled applicant’s disability, or the difficulties it poses, for the duty to consider reasonable adjustments to apply. The Claimant, Mr Mallon, applied for a post with AECOM Limited (the Respondent). The Respondent’s recruitment process […]

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Ensuring Pedestrian Safety in Forklift Zones

Ensuring Pedestrian Safety in Forklift Zones

Every year accidents involving pedestrians and workplace vehicles result in injury and tragically fatalities that could have been prevented with the right precautions. Recent data published by HSE shows that 135 workers were killed in work related accidents in the 2022/2023 reporting period and 15% of those fatalities were caused by being struck by moving […]

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Ensuring Data Protection Compliance When Sending Emails

Ensuring Data Protection Compliance When Sending Emails

In today’s digital age, email communication is an integral part of daily business operations. However, it’s essential to recognise that mishandling emails can lead to data breaches, compromising the privacy and security of personal data and confidential information. The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has highlighted the improper use of the ‘BCC’ (Blind Carbon Copy) field […]

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What are My Health & Safety Responsibilities as an Employer When Using Agency Workers?

What are My Health & Safety Responsibilities as an Employer When Using Agency Workers?

There are many valid reasons for a business to use temporary staff hired from an agency such as seasonal workload increase, maternity cover, long term absence cover, as well as temporary vacancy cover with the possibility of a permanent contract, should the person suit the role as a permanent member of the team. In my […]

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Accident Investigation in the Workplace

Accident Investigation in the Workplace

Providing a safe place work by way of risk control measures to prevent accidents is the utmost priority for all employers, however accidents and incidents still do occur, which is generally due to the risk control measures being inadequate. In this short article, we will explain why investigating accidents that occur in the workplace is […]

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Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

An alarming report hit the headlines this week in relation to sexual harassment in the workplace. The report revealed that one in three female surgeons working in the NHS who responded to the research said they have been sexually assaulted and two thirds of respondents said they have been sexually harassed by colleagues. The report […]

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