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,
Raffray v States of Guernsey (Guernsey)
What was it about? Unfair dismissal What was the outcome? The claim for unfair dismissal was successful, and the Claimant was awarded £66,094.50. The Tribunal determined that employer pension
When Will I Need a Health and Safety Project Coordinator?
Many of us often consider extending or developing our properties and taking on new projects. However, before the work has even started, the employer needs to comply with the relevant
Allinson v Trinity Joinery Ltd (Jersey)
What was it about? Wrongful dismissal, bank holiday pay, minimum rest periods What was the outcome? The wrongful dismissal claim was upheld as no notice was given contrary to
We’re Keeping Up with Technology, Are You?
Do you need a cloud-based HR system to improve your employee management and business productivity? We’ve got you covered, introducing the @Work HR Software System. Our multifunctional HR Software solution
Bois v Langley Automatics Ltd (Jersey)
What was it about? Constructive unfair dismissal, wrongful dismissal, disability discrimination, unpaid wages, failure to provide employment particulars What was the outcome? When considering the constructive unfair dismissal claim,
It’s High Time Employers Understand Medicinal Cannabis
Legalisation of cannabis for medicinal purposes came into force in Jersey on 1 January 2019, with the first local licences for the commercial cultivation of medicinal cannabis issued in December
Is any job worth this?
Everyone has experienced bullying and harassment concerns in one way or another. Whether it’s yourself, someone you know, or between colleagues in your workplace, we must all be accountable for
