Conduct

For decades, the transport and warehousing industry has seen numerous examples of strike action.

If your employees are disengaged it can be very bad for your business, so you should look for ways to boost their outlook—find out how you can go about this.

Most business owners hope to have a team of employees they can trust. But unfortunately, no employer or workplace is perfect. If an employee commits fraud at work, your company could suffer and face financial losses.

It doesn’t matter what a person’s employment status is or how long they’ve worked for you… All employees are protected from unlawful, unfavourable treatment during work. This is known as ‘discrimination’.

From junior doctors to taxi drivers… There have been numerous examples of industrial action within today’s economy.

Despite the UK being one of the most multi-cultural countries in the world, race discrimination is still a common offense that occurs.

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has published its findings following a set of expert interviews and a rapid evidence review. Our Research into Workplace Harassment explores the causes of workplace harassment and the most effective ways of preventing it, offering practical insights for employers.

Under the Employment Rights Act 2025, significant changes will be made to the law on unfair dismissal. These reforms are going to have a major impact on employers and the HR processes they have in place. We look at the impact these changes will have on probation periods and what employers need to do about them.

An independent report from Acas, titled How Prevalent is Individual Conflict at Work in Great Britain in 2025?, has found that over two in five working-age adults in Great Britain reported experiencing conflict in the last 12 months

The House of Lords has published its Home-based Working Committee’s report, Is Working from Home Working?.

In the case of Moraru v Boohoo.com UK Ltd, the Employment Tribunal had to consider whether an employee was unfairly dismissed after taking and eating chewing gum intended as a free gift for client orders.

In the case of Davies v White Dove Garages Ltd, the Employment Tribunal had to consider whether a male employee overhearing conversations of a sexual nature by other male colleagues amounted to sexual harassment.

It's vital you're managing workplace relationships correctly, to do so you may need a workplace relationships policy...

If you’re allowing tattoos in your business, it’s advantageous to have a workplace tattoo policy, our experts have created a workplace policy example for you to download have created a

Download your free performance improvement plan template now and manage underperforming staff correctly. Access our sample performance improvement plan now, or contact us for free advice.

It’s easy to forget boundaries and professional conduct at social events. So if it’s time to invite your staff to a festive party, it’s a good opportunity to set important rules around conduct.

A grievance letter is a formal written complaint from an employee to their employer about a problem with the workplace. This could be unfair treatment, harassment, or discrimination. It sets out the problem and states the facts, along with dates and details, and it might include the preferred outcome. It is a legal requirement, and upon receiving one, an employer will begin a formal investigation.

This employment law guide explores the basics of obesity and disability discrimination and offers guidance on how to avoid common pitfalls.