Factsheets

Whether you need a refresher or a starting point, these bite-sized resources break down complex issues into easy-to-understand essentials, perfect for busy employers and HR professionals.

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When Disciplinary Processes Go Wrong – Accompanying Person

The problems employers can cause themselves in relation to the employee’s accompanying person and the corresponding statutory right.

Lay Offs & Short Time Working

Guidance for employers regarding lay offs and short time working.

Bullying & Harassment Policy

Sample bullying and harassment policy for employers.

Individual Consultation Meeting Checklist

Record of consultation meeting to ensure consistency of treatment and that all avenues are explored.

Business Restructures – Employment Law Implications

A summary of the employment law issues which might arise during restructuring exercises and how these might affect the planning and implementation of such changes.

Domestic Abuse Policy

This policy outlines the support mechanisms that the employer makes available to employees who are at risk of / subject to domestic abuse.

Trade Union Recognition

The stages of Trade Union Recognition and how to apply these in your organisation.

Mental Health & Wellbeing in the Workplace

This factsheet discusses the issues surrounding mental health and how employers can take positive steps to improve the general mental health and wellbeing of employees.

Sexual Harassment Myth Buster – Types of Harasser

Sexual harassment allegations are not only from a man’s inappropriate actions / comments towards a woman, it can happen the other way round and by someone of the same sex.

Sexual Harassment Myth Buster – Suspension

Allegations of sexual harassment may not always result in the immediate suspension, employers should deal with each case in the context of the individual circumstances.

Sexual Harassment Myth Buster – Isolated Instances

A one off single comment that is not repeated can constitute sexual misconduct serious enough to result in dismissal.

Sexual Harassment Myth Buster – Failure to Complain

Victims may put up with the unwanted conduct rather than report it but this can still constitute harassment and grounds for a legitimate claim.