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Why workplace banter isn’t always ‘just a bit of fun’

June 1, 2022
Employment tribunals have seen claims for bullying and harassment attributed to workplace ‘banter’ increase by 44% in the last year. Sarah J. Barker, Solicitor Apprentice at Napthens offers tips on…
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Do you have menopause related policies at work?

June 1, 2022
Helena Newberry, Employee Relations Advisor at Napthens on the importance of introducing a workplace menopause now. Recent research has found that 10% of women leave the workforce and one in…
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Volunteer or employee – tips to ensure you understand the difference to avoid the pitfalls

June 1, 2022
It’s Volunteers Week from 1-7 June. Kaine Davey, Trainee Solicitor at Napthens, explains the importance of having volunteers in care homes, but urges you to determine their legal status first,…
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How to ensure you have a robust absence management policy

May 12, 2022
With many days of work lost through sickness in the social care sector, Helena Newberry, Employee Relations Advisor at Napthens highlights what makes a good absence management policy. Managing absence…
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Case update: Employment Tribunal finds in favour of an employee after he was accused of lying about COVID-19 symptoms

March 30, 2022
Watford Employment Tribunal has found that a care home breached the implied terms of trust and confidence when a manager, after an incident, accused a care home employee of lying…
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10 Common Employment Law Questions

March 24, 2021
Employment law specialist, Napthens has shared with us the 10 most common employment law questions they often come across. Did you have the same questions and need clarification? Read below!…
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Essential care sector update on National Minimum wage compliance (Last update: 14.10.20)

October 14, 2020
Download the factsheet here on the recent court rulings on compliance with the National Minimum Wage for care providers. Download Now Alternatively, read the update here: A flurry of recent…
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Employment Tribunal Landmark Decision – Gender reassignment discrimination

September 23, 2020
On 14 September 2020, an Employment Tribunal passed a landmark ruling in the case of Ms Rose Taylor v Jaguar Land Rover Ltd. The Employment Tribunal extended protection under the…
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