AI in the Workplace: why employers need to be open-minded
The use of generative AI in the workplace is growing at an astonishing rate. Two recent BBC articles highlight the challenges employers face in managing this shift. One article revealed
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Contracts and Policies
What Tesco v USDAW can teach us about the contractual employment relationship
Following last week’s case summary on the Supreme Court's decision in USDAW v Tesco, this week's blog looks at what the case can teach us about the employment contract.
Let’s break
Fire and Re-hire
In the case of USDAW and others v Tesco Stores, the Supreme Court reviewed Tesco's decision to end certain employment contracts that included a provision for "Retained Pay", which was
Managing Employment Expenses: How to Prevent Abuse and Ensure Fairness
Managing employee expenses is more than just keeping receipts in check. It’s about fostering a clear, transparent process and ensuring employees are reimbursed fairly and on time. It is reasonable
Community Kindness v Corporate Compliance: Navigating Anti-Bribery Policies
The BBC has reported that a street cleaner in Beckenham was blocked by his employer, Veolia, from accepting £3,000 raised by a community GoFundMe page to treat him to a
The Huw Edwards Conundrum
When can an employer claw-back salary paid to an employee?
Last week, the BBC’s director general, Tim Davie, stated that the corporation will “explore all options” for recovering pay from its
Zero-Hours Contracts
Zero-hours contracts are double-edged. On the one hand they can provide much needed flexibility (meeting seasonal Christmas demand for Santa and his elves, for example). On the other, their misuse
Navigating Protected Beliefs in the Workplace
The line between expressing a protected belief and objectionable conduct can be thin. HR professionals play a vital role in ensuring that the workplace remains a space for diversity, inclusion,