Guides

Acas report highlights prevalence of workplace conflict

An independent report from Acas, titled How Prevalent is Individual Conflict at Work in Great Britain in 2025?, has found that over two in five working-age adults in Great Britain reported experiencing conflict in the last 12 months

Could home working benefit the long-term sick and disabled?

The House of Lords has published its Home-based Working Committee’s report, Is Working from Home Working?.

Employee unfairly dismissed for chewing gum "theft"

In the case of Moraru v Boohoo.com UK Ltd, the Employment Tribunal had to consider whether an employee was unfairly dismissed after taking and eating chewing gum intended as a free gift for client orders.

Overhearing conversations was sexual harassment

In the case of Davies v White Dove Garages Ltd, the Employment Tribunal had to consider whether a male employee overhearing conversations of a sexual nature by other male colleagues amounted to sexual harassment.

New report exposes modern slavery in hospitality sector

A report by the charity Unseen has revealed the prevalence of exploitation in the hospitality sector during the period between January 2024 and June 2025.

Council surveyor jailed for £236k employment fraud

A former council worker has been jailed after being convicted of six counts of fraud as he was working for multiple councils at once earning up to £236k.

Workplace Relationships Policy

It's vital you're managing workplace relationships correctly, to do so you may need a workplace relationships policy...

Tattoos in the Workplace Download

If you’re allowing tattoos in your business, it’s advantageous to have a workplace tattoo policy, our experts have created a workplace policy example for you to download have created a

Free Performance Improvement Plan Template

Download your free performance improvement plan template now and manage underperforming staff correctly. Access our sample performance improvement plan now, or contact us for free advice.

Free Christmas Party Invitation Template

It’s easy to forget boundaries and professional conduct at social events. So if it’s time to invite your staff to a festive party, it’s a good opportunity to set important rules around conduct.

Free Grievance Letter Template and Guide

A grievance letter is a formal written complaint from an employee to their employer about a problem with the workplace. This could be unfair treatment, harassment, or discrimination. It sets out the problem and states the facts, along with dates and details, and it might include the preferred outcome. It is a legal requirement, and upon receiving one, an employer will begin a formal investigation.

Obesity Discrimination

This employment law guide explores the basics of obesity and disability discrimination and offers guidance on how to avoid common pitfalls.