York Probationary review reset
From 1 January 2027, the qualifying period for unfair dismissal is expected to reduce to just six months. This gives employers less time to assess whether a new person is right for the role. Probationary periods will become increasingly important. Employers should ensure they have clear probationary procedures in place, with structured monthly reviews that […]
Vaping at Work: Why consistency matters in disciplinary action
Luke Billings was sacked by Nestlé for vaping in the toilets; in one incident, he even halted production by setting off a fire alarm. This was a breach of Mr Billings’ employment contract and on the face of it this is a clear case of misconduct, resulting in his dismissal. Why then was he awarded […]
Can UK Employers insist employees only speak in English at work?
According to a recent employment tribunal decision, the answer is No. In a multilingual society, the above decision would appear to be obvious, however, not all employers feel the same way. The employment tribunal found that Mr Ruiza suffered racial discrimination by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (NRS), when ordered to stop speaking Swahili at work. […]
£400,000 in compensation for untaken holiday?
Annual leave can often leave businesses short staffed and struggling to deal with their normal workload. As a result, a business case can quickly become apparent for bending the rules to maintain productivity. However, these informal practices can cause serious financial risk. Mossadek Ageli has recently won a tribunal claim worth over £400,000. Ageli`s employer […]
Dishonest job applications: an employer’s guide
Anyone applying for a new position will be keen to highlight their best points and draw attention away from any negatives in their career history. However, what if the negatives are actually hiding dishonesty or are failures to provide key information during the recruitment process. If so, it is important to tread carefully – especially […]
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