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Preventing HR Headaches at your Xmas Party
Party season is coming – and while it’s a great opportunity to celebrate success and boost morale, it can also be a minefield for HR.
From alcohol-fuelled behaviour to harassment claims and post-party absence issues, even the most well-intentioned events can leave organisations exposed to serious legal and reputational risks.
With new legislation increasing responsibilities, managing these risks has never been more complex.
Hosted by our sister company WorkNest and Vista Employer Services, this webinar shared practical tips to help ensure your next work-related function is safe, enjoyable and compliant with employment law.
Catch up on-demand today.
This webinar was hosted by our sister company, WorkNest.
Factsheet: Handling Harassment Outside of work
According to the Equality Act of 2010, employers can be held liable for harassment that takes place outside of the workplace – provided it happens ‘in the course of employment’.
But what does that mean in practice?
Our factsheet explores one recent case that sheds light on how tribunals interpret this phrase, helping employers and HR professionals stay compliant with current law and guidance.
Adapting to employment law changes can be
daunting.
At esphr, our team of Employment Lawyers will not only help you stay one step ahead of impending reforms, but will guide you through them.
It’s our mission to advise and develop the employment law capability of HR professionals
wherever we can, helping HR teams make a real commercial difference to their organisations.
That way, you spend less time-solving operational issues and more time actioning projects that drive far-reaching change in your company.
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HR Director UK & Ireland, PVH
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HR Director (UK&I), Randstad UK
esphr feels like an extra member of our team and the advice offered is invaluable to us. We have a great working relationship with our personal legal advisors, the team is contactable whenever we need them. For the business, it is all about trusting the advice received, and we get that in droves!
HR Director, Volution Group PLC
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