The thought of having to tackle potential bullying or inappropriate behaviour is enough to get the pulse racing of any Practice Manager. However, these things do crop up – and even more so these days when everyone is feeling the pressure and stress. But what constitutes bullying? And what is the definition of workplace harassment?…

My previous Practice Index blog explored upcoming changes to flexible working legislation coming into effect on 6th April 2024. But there are other employment law changes coming soon which practices in England, Scotland and Wales should be aware of. Here’s a quick rundown of them. Introduction of statutory carer’s leave To start with, I should…

A summary of the HR and H&S updates issued in March 2024. HR Updates Amber alerts Professor’s anti-Zionist views qualify as a protected “philosophical belief” Female solicitor awarded nearly £160,000 for sex discrimination and unfair dismissal

Psst! You may not be aware of it, but this coming year, the UK Government is tinkering aplenty with various employment rights. This means that updates to your HR policies will probably be required along the way. The first matter to grab people’s attention looks like changes to statutory flexible working request rules, due on…

A summary of the HR and H&S updates issued in February 2024. HR Updates Red alerts Changes to statutory paternity leave Amber alerts Manager loses tribunal claim for the right to work entirely from home Unfair dismissal for employee who failed to follow instructions H&S Updates Red alerts Updates to first aid at work guidance…

In our latest HR clinic, Susi O’Brien (HR Help advisor) and Claire Houston (Practice Manager Support Manager) explored recruitment, appraisals and workforce planning Here is a summary of the questions we received, and the answers given. As a Practice Manager, the senior partner does my appraisal, but I really don’t think they understand my role…

In our latest HR clinic, Robyn Clark (aka JacksonR) and Susi O’Brien (HR Help advisor) explored the issues of Managing Conduct and the Disciplinary Process. Here is a summary of the questions we received, and the answers given. What is the difference between a verbal and a written warning? I assumed the former didn’t get…