Without a full understanding of ‘discrimination by association and perception’, you could be violating the law and face legal action.

Read Ellis Whittam’s brief guidance on direct discrimination in the workplace to ensure you don’t fall foul of the Equality Act 2010.

Indirect discrimination can be more difficult to notice, but it is essential that you know what it is so you do not fall foul of the Equality Act 2010.

Most of us can agree that treating somebody unfairly on the basis of their sex, race or disability isn’t acceptable – but when it comes to giving marginalised groups a leg up, opinion is often divided.

Two committees are calling for a review of the law to ensure employees are protected from discriminatory dress codes at work.

Whether you like to admit it or not, we all have our own bias which can shape our recruitment decisions. 

We've teamed up with our friends at Ellis Whittam Limited to bring you a series of guidance notes on a variety of topics.

Understanding maternity pay can seem like a HR and legal labyrinth, but here are 5 important things you really need to know.

When new mums come back to the workplace, it can often be a daunting and scary experience.

A number of employers feel that social media can be a great way to research candidates and see if they could be a good organisational fit.

Contract of Employment – are they just a worthless piece of paper or a great tool for employers?

We take a closer look at the main points you need to consider when drafting and varying contract terms and conditions.

As we head towards Christmas, it can be a very busy time for sandwich manufacturers and retailers.
To deal with the seasonal rush, you will need to take on extra staff. But what are your best options?

As an employer, you are legally required to prevent illegal working. You may fulfil this legal duty by undertaking simple checks on your employees’ right to work in the UK. Here's your new guide for making the right checks.

Are you preparing for your work Christmas Party? It can be an exciting time of year, but as employers, you have more to think about then what you are going to wear and who to sit with.

Workplace banter can be quite usual in the workplace. But how do you know when the joke has gone too far? When does banter become harassment? If you don’t know where the line should be drawn, you could end up in an Employment Tribunal.

The Supreme Court has decided that Employment tribunal fees are unlawful. So what does this mean for your business?

The government rebuffs calls to bring in a law that prohibits companies from forcing employees to wear high heels at work.

We've teamed up with our friends at Ellis Whittam Limited to bring you a series of guidance notes on a variety of topics.

According to Acas (Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service), one in ten employers believe their performance management processes are actually demotivating their employees.
This shouldn’t be happening. Performance management is not just about managing out those employees whose performance is below par. It is also about setting clear expectations, giving people praise for good work, providing constructive feedback to help them improve, refocusing efforts to align with new objectives, resolving any concerns, identifying training and development needs and increasing your employee’s engagement level. All of this will ensure that your business is getting the very best out of your employees.

From 6 April 2019, new government legislation will require employers to provide payslips to all workers, as well as provide itemised payslips to those whose pay varies depending on the number of hours worked.

Earlier this year, a video that showed Professor Robert Kelly’s interview with the BBC being interrupted by his children bursting into his home office highlighted one of the funny sides of flexible working.

2018 promises to be a busy year in the world of HR, so here are 6 things you need to keep on your radar:

When dealing with employee misconduct, employers may have a good reason to dismiss an employee, but if they don’t follow the correct procedure their worst nightmare may come true – they may be forced to defend Employment Tribunal claims.

An update from Ellis Whittam on a range of sensitive areas in Employment Law, HR and Health & Safety News

Welcome to the latest Ellis Whittam bulletin. This month we announce new training courses, a series of free seminars and bring you the latest HR, Employment Law and Health & Safety news and tips.

You have probably heard that fees to access Employment Tribunals were abolished by the Supreme Court earlier this year, but what does it actually mean for employers?

Imagine the situation: You have noticed that one of your business’ long-serving employees is struggling to perform.

One in four of us will experience poor mental health at some stage in our lives, so it’s likely that someone in your business is affected.

We would hope that school bullies would grow out of their bad habits when they become adults, but unfortunately instances of bullying do occur in the workplace.