Employees that come to work under the influence of drugs not only put themselves in danger, but also those around them. With this in mind, many workplaces implement controlled workplace drug testing programs in order to identify and dismiss those caught under the influence of illegal substances …
HR Policies
How To Deal With Sexual Harassment In The Workplace
Under the Equality Act 2010, sexual harassment is a form of unlawful discrimination. Everyone has the right to be protected from sexual harassment in the workplace, and incidents are covered by both employment and criminal law. Despite this, a significant amount of women and men are …
Do men still earn more money than women?
It’s a subject that often provokes much discussion – the gender pay gap and whether men still earn more money than women? In 1970, the Equal Pay Act made it illegal to pay people of different sexes, different wages, however, many companies still pay men and women different wages based on their …
Mental Health At Work And Duty Of Care
As an employer, you have a duty of care to your staff and play an important role when it comes to support surrounding mental health. If an employee is experiencing mental health problems, it’s important that you provide support in the right way by listening, communicating and putting things in place …