5 key points on Jersey’s new Disability Discrimination law
The arrival of the Discrimination (Disability) (Jersey) Regulations 2018 on 1 September completes the States’ anti-discrimination legislative programme which began in 2014. It is arguably the most significant addition to
Disability Discrimination in-house training options
Jersey will see the introduction of the Discrimination (Disability) (Jersey) Regulations 2018 on 1 September. This legislation aims to promote equality for disabled islanders. It works to ensure that people
It’s a Knockout 2018
LAW are entering a team in the It’s a Knockout Challenge being held at the Royal Jersey Showground, Trinity, Jersey on Saturday 30th June and Sunday 1st July 2018 in aid
Looking after the health of your employees is good for business
Creating a fit-for-purpose workplace According to recent research, one in four women and one in five men in England are defined as inactive, doing less than 30 minutes of moderate
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
