How to avoid sexual harassment cases in the workplace
Reports of sexual harassment are currently dominating the media, with the accusations affecting every employment sector, from Hollywood to parliament. more»
Policies
Employer gifts non-smokers six days of paid leave for lost cigarette break time
A Japanese company has generously compensated non-smoking staff for the extra cigarette break time taken by their colleagues who smoke, sparking debate amongst UK employers. more»
Businesses reveal widespread dissatisfaction with pace of UK infrastructure delivery
Only one in five businesses is happy with the current pace of delivery of vital UK infrastructure projects, new research from the CBI has shown. more»
Are men at greater risk of workplace injury than women?
A survey of over 2,000 employees found that 61 per cent had not received any information about their firm’s health and safety policies, with men having more hazardous jobs overall. more»
The importance of document management policy for small businesses
The document management policy has to be clear so that all staff know what documents need to be kept, for how long and what to do when it comes to their destruction. more»
An employer’s guide to workplace dress code legislation
Our employment law expert responds to ongoing developments around workplace dress codes and highlights everything an employer needs to be aware of. more»
A third of workers call for end to formal corporate dress codes
In a poll of British workers, 37 per cent of staff said dressing smart had become outdated, with almost half saying they thought dress codes should become more casual and relaxed in the future. more»
The small business policies in jeopardy after the general election
As Theresa May scrambles to form an alliance with other political leaders, Business Advice takes a look at some Conservative party small business policies that could be in jeopardy after the election. more»
General election small business pledges – Five key policies per party
To help entrepreneurs and micro business owners decide which way to vote on 8 June, Business Advice has put together a summary of the general election small business pledges of the six largest political parties. more»
When should a small business introduce a drugs and alcohol policy?
The news that Lloyds of London, the insurance market, has introduced a policy banning consumption of alcohol during core working hours has divided opinion on employment practices, writes Peninsula employment law director, Alan Price. more»
