Steps to avoid HR tribunals

Steps to avoid HR tribunals

by | Apr 27, 2018 | Newman HR

Are you surprised the last set of HR tribunals statistics shows that the number of lodged claims has increased by 78%? No, neither was I. Fee abolition has made it much easier for an employee to take a punt and lodge a claim. ACAS pre claim conciliation can help but...
The Pitfalls of an Office Romance

The Pitfalls of an Office Romance

by | Jan 18, 2018 | Newman HR

Nobody wants to be a killjoy when it comes to romantic relationships, particularly an office romance,  especially with Valentines Day approaching. People strike up relationships in all environments, places and events. As they spend a substantial amount of their waking...
Can Employers Monitor Workers’ Emails?

Can Employers Monitor Workers’ Emails?

by | Sep 8, 2017 | Newman HR

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) which is not to be confused with the European Court of Justice (ECJ) has just published a finding on monitoring workers’ emails, which is of interest to employers in the UK. The ECHR was established in the aftermath of World...
Employment Law implications from Party Manifestos

Employment Law implications from Party Manifestos

by | May 30, 2017 | Employed

The UK parties have now published their manifestos the implications for employment law issues are summarised below. Labour’s manifesto slogan of ‘For the Many, Not the Few’ is reflected in its 20-point plan on workers’ rights. Corbyn has pledged to replace the Great...