Subject Access Requests (‘SAR’) can be a complicated and difficult burden for employers. The Information Commissioners Office has released new guidance on Rights of Access, which Sam Silsby discusses in this article.
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COVID-19 and lockdown created a perfect storm for those at risk of domestic violence. In this article Sam Silsby looks at new guidance for employers on the topic from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC).
Read MoreCan an employee receive a fair disciplinary hearing when the allegations are reliant on the word of an anonymous witness? In this article Sam Silsby looks at a recent case on the topic and provides advice on how to manage such a scenario.
Read MoreWith a renewed focus on sexual harassment following the #MeToo movement, this case provides good reason to think before you touch, even if it’s meant kindly.
Read MoreNeurodiversity is a term that covers the variety of different ways the brain works and processes information, and includes spectrum disorders such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia and others. In this article Sam provides an update on the latest ACAS guidance on the topic and learnings from the recent case of Mr T Sherbourne v Npower Ltd.
Read MoreWhether a police investigation must stop a disciplinary process is a question we are asked on a regular basis by clients. The Court of Appeal has provided helpful guidance in North West Anglia NHS Foundation v Gregg.
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