Pallot v Jersey Heritage Trust (Jersey)
The claims in this case were for discrimination and automatic unfair dismissal. The Claimant was a driver for amphibious passenger vehicles that travel between West Park and Elizabeth Castle and
Contracts – They’re a Must!
One of the first hurdles that can trip employers is the employment contract. You must provide a contract of employment to your employees within the first four weeks of employment,
Gomes v Advanced Heating Limited (Jersey)
Mr Gomes was a plumbing and heating engineer who started work in June 2019. He brought forward claims for unfair dismissal, notice pay, no payslips, and discrimination. Over time, it
Grow Your Own Talent
Whilst employers navigate the minefield that the ‘new normal’ brings, it’s essential to think about employees’ career journeys and succession planning. The pandemic brought a lot of job-hopping, and employees
Supporting the Care Industry
Care homes and home care services have had a challenging time over the last 18 months, with three lockdowns, staff shortages, and increased workloads. The troubles of the pandemic also
Bullying and Harassment – Is Your Business Prepared?
Workplace bullying or harassment is a serious matter that can cause emotional and physical harm. Even if your business has not received complaints, you must not assume that a problem
Gatehouse Jackson v Le Friquet Hotel Limited (Guernsey)
Ms Gatehouse Jackson commenced work with the employer in October 2019 as a receptionist. Just before the COVID-19 lockdown in March 2020, management told Ms Gatehouse Jackson that her performance
An Introduction to Occupational Health
What do you think of when someone mentions occupational health? Most people will think of a department that employees are referred to for assessment when they’re off sick. An occupational
Bereavement Leave for Parents
Jersey’s States Assembly has approved a proposition to introduce a change to Jersey’s benefit structure relating to bereavement leave. The proposals will ensure employed parents who suffer the death of
The Importance of Facilities Managers
Facilities management has gradually moved from a necessary but unnoticed background activity to a more prominent role in most organisations. This shift is due to situations like the Grenfell Tower
Beat the Hasty Retreat
Managing holidays are not usually a big concern for employers. Staff look forward to taking their holiday entitlement and consider it an essential part of their benefits package. Holidays provide
Are Your Employees Under the Influence?
Following on from Dr Edmond’s article, it’s not just medicinal cannabis that employers must think about – it’s also drinks, drugs, and legal highs. When Jersey’s employment laws changed in 2005,
