“It’s an emergency and I’m off!” – taking time off work for dependants

Inevitably, unforeseen and urgent situations will at times demand our attention – a call from the school nurse, a sick parent or a disruption in care arrangements for children – and sometimes work commitments have to be put on hold.

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Gotta have a reason – what is constructive dismissal and how do you defend a claim?

Alex Terry, the Employment and HR team new Trainee Solicitor, gives an overview of this sometimes difficult area of law.

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Can inappropriate comments made without intention to offend be considered sexual harassment?

Yes, decided the Employment Tribunal (ET) in Prewett v Green King Services Limited.

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Are you working well? ....taking action to advance workplace wellbeing

17 October, Rheged Centre, Penrith

Less than 10 tickets available!

Join us from 09:00-15:30 for an interactive conference providing practical solutions, hosted by Burnetts, CIPD, Acas, Hays Recruitment, CBI and Sellafield on advancing workplace wellbeing.

The day begins at 9am with optional sessions on yoga and meditation, with registration from 10am. Speaker presentations begin at 10.30am.

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In this month's issue (video)

Taking time off for dependants

Defending Constructive Dismissal

Inappropriate comments and Sexual Harassment

Are you working well? ....taking action to advance workplace wellbeing

17 October, Rheged Centre, Penrith