The Conservative Party’s manifesto was to achieve full employment in Britain by supporting “British businesses, cutting red tape, lowering taxes on jobs and enterprise, getting young people into work and boosting apprenticeships” and seeks to do this by implementing the…
Whistleblowing has over recent years received a huge amount of press attention, particularly in the NHS and care sector. The whistleblowing legislation was originally enacted in response to the terrible tragedies that took place such as Ladbroke Grove, Piper Alpha,…
This is a common question that arises for many employers particularly where it is believed that the employee has issued a grievance for tactical reasons and perhaps to delay the disciplinary process. A recent Employment Appeal Tribunal case has held,…
The CQC have recently published a document containing information about the processes that the CQC are proposing to follow in the light of the statutory duty of candour now applicable to all healthcare providers, within the NHS and the independent…
