Have a Holly, Jolly, Inclusive Christmas Party this Season
By now you have probably been invited to a number of Christmas parties, some invites may be more welcome than others, but undoubtedly attending a party is much less of […]
Is a Secret Santa worth the risk?
Secret Santa has become a much loved and accepted office tradition, but that doesn’t mean that everyone wants to participate or has the financial means to do so. Also, some […]
A Very Legal and Safe Christmas Party to All!
‘Tis the season of madness again and, for employers, there is so much that can go wrong from employees injuring themselves putting up the office decorations, to staffing shortages […]
Deck the Halls but don’t forget the fa-la-la-la-ladder
Stuck in an office over the festive period can be rather gloomy when it is dark outside by 3:30pm. So, it’s understandable that employees want to decorate the office for […]
Law At Work appoints new director
Law At Work has appointed Lorna Pestana as a Director. Mrs Pestana, who is a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), has over 20 years’ […]
Employing children in Jersey – Qs and As
Thank you to everyone who sent in questions for our online clinic on employing children. Here is a summary of the questions and answers: Should a company conduct an interview […]
Clowning around at Halloween could give employers a headache
My daughter came home from school two days ago and told me that killer clowns were on the loose. Having calmed her down, I started thinking: what would happen if […]
Is it time to stamp out banter in the workplace? Qs and As
Thank you to everyone who sent in questions for our online clinic on banter in the workplace. Here is a summary of the questions and answers: What is ‘unacceptable’? Can […]
How equality, diversity and inclusion works for us
At LAW, we talk about difference a lot to our clients and amongst ourselves. Unlike a number of organisations that believe Jersey’s discrimination law has shut down all ability […]
Have a Safetember
Do you work with or alongside fork lift trucks? If so, get involved in the Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) month long safety campaign – Safetember. Why is a campaign […]
Age Discrimination: Quick Quiz
From 1 September 2016, Jersey has increased the protected characteristics covered by its discrimination law to include age. How much do you know about the new protections that have come […]
Can your team also enjoy golden success?
Team GB is enjoying a successful Rio Olympics and our athletes currently sit second in the medals table. Their efforts are the culmination of years of preparation and attention to […]
Seven ways to combat chaos in the office kitchen
If your office kitchen is in danger of being a health hazard, then something needs to be done. Not only could staff fall ill but also a lack of procedures […]
Is this weather getting you hot and bothered at work?
With summer having finally arrived, it’s worth turning our attention to what guidelines, laws and obligations might apply to employees working in the sun and higher temperatures. Although there are […]
Mothers At Work Online Clinic
Thank you to everyone who asked a question this morning. We had an interesting mix. Here is a summary of the questions and answers: From @NickCrolla: What rights do fathers […]
Tribunal judgments stick, like high heels in an escape slide
By Kelly Flageul, Managing Director To say that Condor has been plying choppy waters for the past year is a serious understatement. To list their woes since the Liberation joined […]
Brexit: what does it mean for employers and employees?
Much of UK employment-and-discrimination-related legislation is direct UK law. In the short to medium term such legislation is unlikely to see much change but, where that law was initially shaped by […]
Age Discrimination: your questions answered #asklaw
Thank you to everyone who participated in our online clinic today on Age Discrimination. Tweets From @GaryBurgessITV …if a company wanted to employ an older person to broaden experience in workforce, […]
The beautiful game?
It has recently been in the national press that Chelsea Football Club’s team doctor, Eva Carneiro, had brought claims of constructive unfair dismissal against the Club and further claims of […]
Bisson v Condor
In Jersey’s first ruling under the new sex discrimination law, a Tribunal found Condor Ferries discriminated against a transgender person. Ms Erin Bisson, a trans woman (i.e. a person who […]
Marques v Channel Architects Limited t/a BDK Architects
Mr Marques resigned his position from BDK Architects claiming constructive unfair dismissal and breach of contract. His former employer counter-claimed for notice monies and training costs. The case illustrates well […]
Focus on… Mothers At Work
Focus on… Mothers At Work This course is designed for the employer who has to manage pregnant workers, those on maternity leave and/or employees who are primary carers to children. […]
Focus on… Managing Mental Health and Stress in the Workplace
This course is designed for managers to assist them in managing workers who are showing symptoms of poor mental health or stress. The 2 hour classroom course covers: […]
Melanoma Check Day
Next week is sun awareness week (9 – 16 May 2016) and the Donna Annand Melanoma Charity (DAMC) is asking everyone to raise awareness of the importance of checking your […]
