Discrimination claims can be hard for employees to win. Here are some tips for bringing a discrimination claim in the…

Most HR managers at some point in their career will have to deal with employee misconduct involving the police and a criminal investigation. Here are some of the key legal and practical points to keep in mind when faced with this situation and the business is looking to you to take action (and more often than not end the employment). Please note that there may also be sector specific rules and regulations which apply but this is outside the scope of this blog and separate advice should be taken.

Many employment disputes are ‘settled’ before they reach the Employment Tribunal. But what exactly is a settlement agreement and how do you agree one?

It can be intimidating to address sexual harassment in the workplace, perhaps even more so if the perpetrator is somebody in a senior position. Knowing how to address harassment and what legal rights you have is therefore key.

If you’ve been sexually harassed at work you could make a written complaint as per your employer’s sexual harassment policy or raise a grievance. If your complaint is not upheld, you may decide to appeal it internally and then seek a resolution through ACAS early conciliation. If that fails, you have the right to pursue your claim in the Employment Tribunal.

We wanted to see how Dads are faring in the workplace in terms of legal rights and protections.

Statutory paternity leave gives Dads two weeks’ paid leave from work (statutory pay only), although their employment contract may entitle them to more than this.