Jersey Health and Safety Inspectorate Annual Report
The Jersey Health and Safety Inspectorate’s annual report for 2020 was recently released. Despite the effect that the pandemic, it still makes for some interesting reading. Unsurprisingly, COVID heavily impacted
Neonakis v La Trape Proprietes (Divers) A.R.L (Jersey)
The Claimant claimed: (i) he did not receive pay in respect of overtime; and (ii) unauthorised deductions had been made from his wages. The Respondent defended both claims on the
Lessons Learnt from the Pandemic
As we all know, the last two years have caused a lot of disruption to our regular working days. Working from home became the norm for so many, while this
Snap, Crackle & Pop Breakfast Briefing – 18/11/21
In case you missed it, here’s a recording of our Snap, Crackle & Pop Breakfast Briefing! Our speakers were: Tammy Fage – Health & Safety Inspectorate Dr Chris Edmond –
Minimum leave and break times increased in Jersey
From 1 January 2022, uninterrupted rest breaks of at least 20 minutes in every six-hour period will be a legal entitlement to Jersey workers. Annual leave entitlement will also be increasing to
Payroll considerations across the Islands
The key theme across the Islands presently is a scarcity of resources, which will bring remuneration strategy in its broadest sense to the forefront of business thinking for the upcoming
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
