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Employment Law
Why workplace banter isn’t always ‘just a bit of fun’
Napthens LLP Employment Law SpecialistsEmployment tribunals have seen claims for bullying and harassment attributed to workplace ‘banter’ increase by 44% in the last year....
Do you have menopause related policies at work?
Napthens LLP Employment Law SpecialistsHelena Newberry, Employee Relations Advisor at Napthens on the importance of introducing a workplace menopause now. Recent research has found that...
Volunteer or employee – tips to ensure you understand the difference to avoid the pitfalls
Kaine Davey Napthens LLP - Employment Law AdviserIt’s Volunteers Week from 1-7 June. Kaine Davey, Trainee Solicitor at Napthens, explains the importance of having volunteers in care...
How to ensure you have a robust absence management policy
Napthens LLP Employment Law SpecialistsWith many days of work lost through sickness in the social care sector, Helena Newberry, Employee Relations Advisor at Napthens...
Case update: Employment Tribunal finds in favour of an employee after he was accused of lying about COVID-19 symptoms
Napthens LLP Employment Law SpecialistsWatford Employment Tribunal has found that a care home breached the implied terms of trust and confidence when a manager,...
10 Common Employment Law Questions
Napthens LLP Employment Law SpecialistsEmployment law specialist, Napthens has shared with us the 10 most common employment law questions they often come across. Did...
Essential care sector update on National Minimum wage compliance (Last update: 14.10.20)
Royds Withy KingDownload the factsheet here on the recent court rulings on compliance with the National Minimum Wage for care providers. Download Now Alternatively,...
Employment Tribunal Landmark Decision – Gender reassignment discrimination
Napthens LLP Employment Law SpecialistsOn 14 September 2020, an Employment Tribunal passed a landmark ruling in the case of Ms Rose Taylor v Jaguar...
Statutory Sick Pay and Coronavirus – What does it mean?
Napthens LLP Employment Law SpecialistsFollowing on from the Chancellor’s Budget announcements on 11th March 2020, it has been decided that the government will provide...
Changes to National Minimum Wage – DBEIS
Napthens LLP Employment Law SpecialistsChanges to National Minimum Wage following the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Consultation The DBEIS recently concluded its consultation...
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