by Anna Denton | Aug 20, 2018 | Protected Conversations, Without Prejudice
When making an offer of settlement and you want to have an ‘off the record’ conversation with an employee, are you confused about what you have to do, or say, to protect yourself when having those discussions, so that a judge isn’t going to be able to take into...
by Anna Denton | Aug 15, 2018 | contract of employment
You should be used to the idea that an employer can’t unilaterally impose a change in somebody’s contract of employment, without it being a breach that the employee can potentially accept and bring their employment to an end. We all aim to seek agreement with staff...
by Anna Denton | Jul 31, 2018 | Brexit
From a law perspective, it’s been quite easy to almost ignore what’s dominating the news and politics. Brexit is at least immediately unlikely to have much impact in terms on our everyday functioning in HR. The European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 received...
by Anna Denton | Jul 30, 2018 | Notice periods
When somebody is giving notice in months the ‘corresponding date’ rule from the case of Dodds v Walker applies. This means that the notice period will end on the corresponding date in the relevant month. So, three months’ notice given on the 6th July will expire on...
by Anna Denton | Jul 17, 2018 | client feedback
Quick response, everything clearly explained and I was very happy with the outcome. Thank you.
by Anna Denton | Jul 16, 2018 | appeals
There’s recently been a case that involved an employee’s right to work in the UK. The employee who worked as a delivery driver, married a European National and acquired time limited leave to work here. That expired, at which point he had a right to apply for a...
by Anna Denton | Jul 2, 2018 | Absence management
Jean Fisher RGN OHNC is the Director of The Occupational Health Business Ltd. In this era where mental health is supposed to be at the forefront of an organisation’s agenda, why is such a punitive tool like the Bradford Factor still being used? In my 30 years’...
by Anna Denton | Jun 25, 2018 | Messaging Apps
Most staff handbooks now have something in them relating to an employee’s use of social media like blogging online, posting on forums etc. Most employers now have computer use policies, which extend to things like what internet sites people are browsing and how they...
by Anna Denton | Jun 20, 2018 | client feedback
A highly professional service supplemented by the principal’s personal involvement and interest. I would recommend Refreshing Law to anyone who has an employment issue/problem.
by Anna Denton | Jun 18, 2018 | Sexual Harassment
Our latest video is available to view on the Refreshing Law YouTube channel – please click here to be redirected and watch Anna discuss the topic of sexual harassment in the workplace, and asks what are you doing about...
