Can I make my staff share their Covid-19 test results? Testing for Covid-19 remains an important part of the government’s strategy to control the spread of the virus. Testing is...
Happy LGBTQ+ History Month! I grew up in an environment and education system where sexual orientation was never mentioned, except when being used as an insult. To be honest, I...
5 essentials for winning at the Employment Tribunal Through our advice and guidance we aim to avoid clients needing to engage with an Employment Tribunal claim; but if it does...
What to include in your COVID-19 risk assessment The situation within the workplace is constantly changing along with Government guidance, previously localised and now national lockdowns, compounded by the closure...
Resilience - Looking after the Leaders In a recent article we’ve focused on resilience, what it is and small steps you can take to build resilience ( https://howarths-uk.com/how-to-develop-resilience/). We know...
Is anyone talking about menopause at work? The Covid-19 lockdown has sparked many issues for employees ranging from financial worriesand concerns about job security, to an increase in millions of...
My employee has gone AWOL – what can I do? What is AWOL? AWOL (“absent without leave”) is when your employee does not turn up to work as expected. This...
6 top tips to reduce frequent short-term absences at work A common issue faced by many businesses is employees who repeatedly take the odd day off here and there. However,...
I’ve got employees that have fallen out; what can I do? Conflict at work is inevitable; not everyone will agree or share the same views all the time. Some conflict...
What if an employee does not disclose a medical condition? Can I request medical information from my employees? When requesting the completion of medical questionnaires, the first thing to consider...