7 Deadly Sins Committed by Employers – Workplace Investigations
7 Deadly Sins Committed by Employers – Workplace Investigations Employers commonly make a number of mistakes when dealing with issues of employee complaints, grievances or allegations of misconduct. However, there are ways to reduce the potential of costly lawsuits, industrial action and an unhappy workplace. Employment lawyers are often asked to advise on workplace issues […]
Age Discrimination in the Workplace
Age Discrimination in the Workplace – Too old to work? Ageism is essentially bias against a person or group on the grounds of age. An ageing society means that greater numbers of older people may want, or need to remain in the workforce for longer periods. However, older people often encounter barriers to full participation in […]
Workplace Investigations – The Employee and the Employer
The workplace is becoming an increasingly challenging environment for both staff and management alike, with grievances and the reporting of allegations of inappropriate behaviour on the rise. Coupled with the rise in regulatory requirements, there are expectations for greater levels of responsiveness, accountability and transparency. Increasingly, organisations are recognising the need to respond to these […]