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
Discrimination and automatic unfair dismissal (2021)
The Claimant was a driver for amphibious passenger vehicles that travel between West Park and Elizabeth Castle and they were dismissed for refusing to wear a mask. They claimed the
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,
Unfair dismissal, notice pay, payslips, and discrimination (2021)
The Claimant was a plumbing and heating engineer who started work in June 2019. They 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
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
Unfair dismissal (2021)
Guernsey The Applicant commenced work with the Respondent in October 2019 as a receptionist. Just before the COVID-19 lockdown in March 2020, management told the Applicant that their performance in
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
