Compelling Employees to be Vaccinated for Covid-19 – How Do I Handle It?

Posted in: How do I handle it NI on 16/02/2021 For February 2021, we have asked the employment team at Tughans Solicitors to provide practical answers to unusual, sensitive or complex work-related queries. We call this feature “How do I handle it?” The articles are aimed at HR professionals and other managers who may need to deal from time to t...

Ill Health Dismissal – How Do I Handle It?

Posted in: How do I handle it NI on 18/01/2021 For January 2021, we have asked the employment team at Tughans’ Solicitors to provide practical answers to unusual, sensitive or complex work-related queries. We call this feature “How do I handle it?” The articles are aimed at HR professionals and other managers who may need to deal from time to t...

Virtual Christmas Parties – How Do I Handle It?

Posted in: How do I handle it NI on 14/12/2020 For December 2020, we have asked the employment team at Tughans to provide practical answers to unusual, sensitive or complex work-related queries. We call this feature “How Do I Handle It?”. The articles are aimed at HR professionals and other managers who may need to deal from time to time with ...

Payment for Internal Training of Apprentices – How Do I Handle It?

Posted in: How do I handle it NI on 16/11/2020 I am the HR manager at a large manufacturing company. I have received a grievance from one of our trainee mechanics (aged 17), alleging that he has not received the national minimum wage and that this constitutes age discrimination. He is required to attend internal training, which we organise as p...

Failing to Adhere to Covid-19 Hygiene Rules – How Do I Handle It?

Posted in: How do I handle it NI on 19/10/2020 For October 2020, we have asked the employment team at Tughans to provide practical answers to unusual, sensitive or complex work-related queries. We call this feature “How do I handle it?” The articles are aimed at HR professionals and other managers who may need to deal from time to time with the...

Disciplinary Issues During Remote Working – How Do I Handle It?

Posted in: How do I handle it NI on 15/09/2020 For September 2020 we have asked the Employment Team at Tughans to provide practical answers to unusual, sensitive or complex work, related queries. We call this “how do I handle it?”. The articles are aimed at HR professionals and other managers who may need to deal from time to time with the le...

Dealing with Multiple Requests for Flexible Working

Posted in: How do I handle it NI on 18/08/2020 For August 2020, we have asked the employment team at Tughans to provide practical answers to unusual, sensitive or complex work-related queries. We call this feature “How do I handle it?" The articles are aimed at HR professionals and other managers who may need to deal from time to time with the...

Redundancy and Moving Employees Onto Self-Employed Contracts: How Do I Handle It?

Posted in: How do I handle it NI on 21/07/2020 For 2020, we have asked the employment team at Tughans to provide practical answers to unusual, sensitive or complex work-related queries. We call this feature “How do I handle it?” The articles are aimed at HR professionals and other managers who may need to deal from time to time with the less co...

Protecting Confidential Advice – How Do I Handle It?

Posted in: How do I handle it NI on 16/06/2020 For June 2020, we have asked the employment team at Tughans to provide practical answers to unusual, sensitive or complex work-related queries. We call this feature “How do I handle it?” The articles are aimed at HR professionals and other managers who may need to deal from time to time with the le...

Redundancy Consultation During Furlough – How Do I Handle It?

Posted in: How do I handle it NI on 18/05/2020 For May 2020, we have asked the employment team at Tughans to provide practical answers to unusual, sensitive or complex work-related queries. We call this feature “How do I handle it?” The articles are aimed at HR professionals and other managers who may need to deal from time to time with the les...