June 4th, 2020
We are probably going to be experiencing difficult economic times for a considerable period to come and many employers will be forced to make cutbacks in their staff. So this...
March 31st, 2020
This news bulletin addresses some of the HR related questions that we have been asked by our clients, however, please note that the situation is changing very quickly. We will...
March 19th, 2020
During this time of great uncertainty, DCL would like to reassure you that we are doing everything possible to keep you up to date with the latest developments and policy...
July 10th, 2019
According to a recent survey of 1000 vegan employees and 1000 employers, almost half of vegan employees have felt discriminated against by their employers. 31 per cent said they had...
July 10th, 2019
PHI provides employees with pay during long term sickness or incapacity. Policies can define incapacity differently. Some policies define it as an employee's inability to return to their actual job....
July 10th, 2019
The Government Equalities Office has told the Treasury Select Committee that it is planning to extend the gender pay gap reporting obligations. The gender pay gap refers to the fact...
July 10th, 2019
Indirect age discrimination is where a policy that is applied to all employees negatively affects people in a certain age group. An indirectly discriminatory policy can be justified if it...
July 10th, 2019
If employees are underpaid for their holiday, they can bring an unlawful deduction from wages claim. A claim must be submitted within 3 months of the underpayment, or the last...
July 10th, 2019
If an employee wins their unfair dismissal claim, a tribunal can order compensation. They also have the power to order reinstatement (to the old job) or reengagement (to a comparable...
July 10th, 2019
Proselytising is where someone preaches about religion with a view to converting other people to that religion. The Court of Appeal has recently examined when a dismissal for proselytising can...
