When is banter a step too far? Office banter can be the bane of HR Managers and Employers professional lives. Managing the delicate balance between allowing employees to enjoy their time at work and be themselves versus jokes and comments that could be discriminatory...
Is Pregnancy Discrimination On the Rise? One in five employers ‘frown upon’ pregnancy during first year in job, survey finds. One in five employers admits if a woman is pregnant or has children, it lowers their chances of promotion. London lawyer ordered to pay nanny...
Neurodiversity & Employment Law Don’t miss the possible opportunities of a more diverse workforce. ‘Neurodiversity’ as it relates to employment law encompasses those diagnosed with dyslexia, autism, ADHD, dyspraxia and other neurological conditions. These...
Top Questions for September 2018 A visual summary of the top questions fielded by DLP Advisers in September 2018. Click image to enlarge Issues related to behaviour or employee misconduct – 50% Issues related to resignation – 12% Issues related to...
Disability Discrimination When Issuing Written Warnings We receive a number of questions from companies asking whether they should be following their Sickness Absence procedure to the letter if an employee has a disability and whether absences related to someone’s...
Fly me to the…employment tribunal Can employers require employees to change their hair styles? This case concerns a major airline and whether it is acceptable to ask a member of staff to change their hair style. DLP often receives calls and emails about uniform...
