Our CIPD shortlisted Outstanding HR Professional
We’re proud to announce that our director Richard Plaster has been shortlisted for the inaugural ‘Outstanding HR Professional’ Award at the 2017 Jersey branch of the Chartered Institute of Personnel […]
The benefits of diversity in the workplace
CI Pride takes place this weekend – a day of celebration for the Channel Islands’ diverse communities. The theme this year is marriage in recognition of the introduction of same-sex […]
When is it okay for Big Brother to watch you?
The chances are that you’ve already let technology track your movements. It could be you use Strava or wear a Fit Bit; it could be that you’ve let Facebook know […]
Law At Work appoints HR Business Manager
Law At Work (“LAW”) – the Channel Islands’ leading human resources, employee relations and health and safety specialist – has appointed Pete Sims as HR Business Manager. Pete joins the […]
One gig that is not for one night only
If you’ve heard of Uber and Airbnb, you’ve probably heard of the ‘gig economy’ – a paradigm shift taking place as the modern workplace transforms to accommodate the preferences of […]
Who is likely to go to an Employment Tribunal and for what reason?
The recently published 2016 annual report of the Jersey Employment and Discrimination Tribunal (JEDT) gives us a good idea… Firstly, complaints relating to discrimination are on the rise with a […]
Dealing with ‘the heat of the moment’
A recent judgment of the Jersey Employment and Discrimination Tribunal seeks to find clarity in an all-too-common workplace situation: when emotion prevails, tempers fray and an employee resigns on the […]
Do flexible working rights need to be extended?
We promised that we would return to the subject of the States of Jersey’s Family Friendly Review that was carried out earlier this year. One of the proposals relates to extending […]
Proposed maternity leave increases could hit employers’ profits
The States of Jersey have launched a “family friendly employment rights review”. In essence, this is not a review but a consultation with a view to extending family friendly employment […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
