Helping employers create a mentally healthy working environment
Most people will experience stress at some point in their life, and research indicates that one in four of us will, but constant or extreme stress is bad for both
2017 Annual Report of the Jersey Employment and Discrimination Tribunal
For employers, the recently published 2017 Annual Report of the Jersey Employment and Discrimination Tribunal makes interesting reading. Last year, there was a 20% increase in the number of claims
Improving disabled access need not cost the earth
We’re concerned that a recent headline in the local media (‘Improving disabled access could bankrupt small firms’) could give the impression that adjustments will cost thousands of pounds. Headlines about
Advice if snow arrives this week
The Jersey Met Office is forecasting that snow showers could arrive on Tuesday. With the prospect of the Island grinding to a halt, Law At Work Director Richard Plaster explains
It’s a bumper year of employment-related legislation. Are you prepared?
2018 is a set to be a busy year for employment professionals in Jersey with a raft of new legislation likely to be introduced. At some point this year, whether
‘Twas the Fight Before Christmas…
We are now well into December and thoughts will be turning to Christmas celebrations in most workplaces across Jersey and Guernsey. At the same time, in a tradition which is
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
If a fire breaks out during working hours at your workplace, who is going to be first on the scene?
Clue: It is unlikely to be the Fire Service. Why? In 2014 the States of Jersey Fire Service attended 48 fires in public, commercial and industrial premises. For high risk
Is working on portable devices killing your back?
More and more of us are provided with a laptop by our employer so that we can work from home, at client premises, in the air, on the train –
