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'A right to offend' | Worker's 'Black privilege' comment highlights HR's role in free speech rows
A judge has ruled that a worker, who lost their job after making derogatory comments about his company's...
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Born this way? | The Maya Forstater case and its impact on your workplace
While she initially lost, Maya Forstater appealed and finally won her employment tribunal case that her...
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Discrimination risks | Thinking of cutting pay for remote staff? Be ready for a legal battle
Employers could face serious legal battles if they decide to cut pay for remote or hybrid staff, experts...
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P&O Ferries | 'Disgusting' mass sacking scandal 'must be a turning point for worker rights'
HR and legal experts have weighed in on P&O Ferries' decision to sack 800 staff via video call, with...
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Tribunals & 'Pingdemic' | 4 workplace issues YOU NEED to get on top of now 'Freedom Day' has passed
'Freedom Day' has passed and work-from-home guidelines have elapsed - which means HR is in the...
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HR checklist | 5 things to consider when returning staff to the office
As lockdown lifts, and the roadmap heads towards June 21 - although that date might be pushed back...
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'Informal is best' | How to conduct a remote workplace investigation
When staff are remote it can be difficult to investigate leading. Luckily HR Grapevine was able to speak...
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Legal insight | Will you be forced to keep remote working forever?
HR Grapevine spoke to an employment law expert to explore if remote working will be forced on employers...
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Valentine’s Day | What challenges could HR face?
With the most romantic event in the calendar under a week away - Valentine's Day - HR teams may...
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Legal demands | Are you required to give staff 'mental health days'?
It's undeniable that employee mental health has deteriorated as a consequence of the overwhelming impact...
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'Trick or treat' | The dangers of playing work pranks this Halloween
Once again it is that time of year when thoughts turn to pumpkins, bats and broomsticks in light of Halloween....
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Harassment | How can HR protect interns?
The Me Too movement encouraged more people to step forward and share their experiences of sexual harassment....
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'Flexible furlough' | What does HR need to know when bringing staff back?
From July 1, 2020, 'flexible furlough' came into play, allowing employers to bring staff members back...
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Cummings | Can you discipline an employee for breaking lockdown?
A large part of the UK tuned into BBC to watch the Prime Minister's chief advisor recount...
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Legal | Lawyers share biggest HR COVID-19 blunders to watch out for
Only time will tell if the furlough scheme has achieved one of its key objectives...
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Retention | 5 tips for retaining top talent
Few things are more important to a business than retaining top talent. Although high turnover is indicative...
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Harassment | Can the Harvey Weinstein conviction change harassment at work?
Last week, the movie mogul was convicted of two charges of sexual crimes - one which directly relates...
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Social media | Was Alastair Stewart's resignation fair?
After former ITV news host Alastair Stewart stepped down from his role following racist comments on Twitter,...
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Employee rights | What rights do staff have while on parental leave?
Last year, HR Grapevine reported on a new mother who was 'excluded' from the office Christmas party...
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Equality | PMI's HR SVP on stamping out pay gaps
The gender pay gap has proven to be a sore subject for many businesses as most UK companies continue...
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