Being accused of taking drugs at work is an anxiety inducing experience, particularly if the allegation is false. If you’ve found yourself in this situation, it’s important to remain calm and take the time to understand your rights. Most workplaces will have disciplinary policies, or a specific drug and alcohol policy. If you’ve been accused […]
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Being suspended from work pending investigation is an incredibly stressful situation to navigate. However, it’s important to remain calm during the process and take time to understand your employment rights. Bear in mind that being suspended does not mean you are presumed to have done anything wrong. Our guide looks at your rights under UK […]
Facing a disciplinary hearing is a stressful and uncertain situation. If you want to beat the allegations against you and offer an effective defence, it is vital to prepare thoroughly and understand your employment rights. A calm, considered, and well prepared approach will help you have the best chance of a successful outcome. Our guide […]
Theft in the workplace can involve a number of scenarios. Stealing from work does not always involve stock or money. More intangible acts such as data and time being stolen can be just as financially harmful. Any situation where staff misuse company resources can be considered theft from the workplace. An investigation when a staff […]
Accidents can happen in any workplace. From a minor incident to a situation where you are injured, it’s important you know your rights. In the aftermath, its common to be concerned about being sacked for having an accident at work. We’ll look at the legal protections in place for UK employees navigating the processes after […]
Being dismissed is a stressful experience. It’s common to feel upset and angry at losing your job. You’ll need to understand the different ways staff can be dismissed, and when being sacked might be unfair dismissal. This guide offers an easy to understand overview of what happens when you are dismissed, and your legal rights […]
Having a second job, and being signed off sick from the other role can raise a tricky question. Can you work another job while on sick leave or must you take leave from both? This is something that an employer might take issue with. However, there are some scenarios where it would be acceptable to […]
Taking time off sick is always a worry. This is even more so if your sick leave looks like being for a long period. In this situation you might be worried about what happens when sick pay runs out. Being off work due to long term sickness can be a stressful time emotionally and financially […]
Requesting mental health sick leave is no different to being signed off work for any other type of medical condition. If you are wondering if it’s acceptable to call in sick for mental health conditions such as anxiety, stress, or depression, be reassured that you are entitled to do so. Your mental health is no […]
Being accused of gross misconduct is a very serious situation to navigate. This tends to involve serious indiscretions which will be considered a fundamental breach of your employment contract. In many cases, being found to have engaged in gross misconduct can lead to immediate dismissal. If you’re facing this type of accusation, it’s vital to […]
