As an employee, you should always be mindful of your interactions with co-workers and colleagues, in and out of work. There have been plenty of cases that have found that misconduct occurred to an employee’s behaviour even when living their personal life outside of working hours. This is more so the case during work-related or organised [...]
Whilst it’s generally accepted that alcohol can lower a person’s inhibitions and help make us less self-conscious, it can also see personal opinions (that are usually kept to oneself in the office) find their way into a conversation after a few drinks. Whether it be related to race, ethnicity, religion, or gender, given the vastly [...]
Many are re-instating the 5-day, in-person work week. While doing this might seem straightforward, the legal intricacies are far from simple. Here, we set out the main points when directing employees back to the workplace. The Basics: Lawful and Reasonable Instructions Generally, employees are expected to follow "lawful and reasonable" instructions from their employers or [...]
When it comes to selling or purchasing a business, there are crucial and less apparent issues you might not remember. Here are our top 3 hidden matters to consider when buying or selling a business: Debtors and creditors: In an asset sale, the parties must agree on who takes on the debtors and [...]
