Hybrid working
In a hybrid working model, what are the risk factors of an employee bringing a claim because of either lack of opportunity and recognition or intrusive use of monitoring tools?
SOSR (NTS) - Gareth Brahams, Brahams Dutt Badrick French
Where does the balance lie between employees who are reluctant to return to the office and employer needs/wishes, and when does an SOSR dismissal becomes a realistic option?
Misconduct - Catherine Taylor, CMS
Where are the limits of monitoring communications if you suspect misconduct, e.g. Hotmail/Gmail, Instagram/Facebook on work devices or work email access on personal devices?
SOSR (PP) - Gareth Brahams, Brahams Dutt Badrick French
Where does the balance lie between employees who are reluctant to return to the office and employer needs/wishes, and when does an SOSR dismissal becomes a realistic option?
Personal problems - Jennifer Millins, Mishcon de Reya
What are the legal and practical implications of personal problems in the workplace, e.g. symptoms of menopause, domestic abuse, stress and anxiety caused by global events?
Performance - Leanne Raven, Stephenson Harwood
How do you break the cycle if performance management has led to stress and, consequentially, absence and a refusal to return to work?
Attitude - Paul Fontes, Eversheds Sutherland
Drawing on practical examples, when does an employee expressing negative personal opinions or attitudes about the workplace, in the workplace, justify intervention from the employer?
Undisclosed disability - Paul Jennings, Bates Wells
How do you handle an employee who discloses dyslexia or a mental health issue as part of a PIP or disciplinary but not in pre-employment forms or meetings with the manager (even after direct probing)?
Abuse - Fiona Scolding QC, Landmark Chambers
How do you contend with - or defend - deputies suspected of financial abuse and recover misappropriated monies?
Bullying and harassment - Simon Allison, Blackadders
When - actually - is a robust management style bullying and harassment, e.g. they belittle me, ignore me, override me, are rude to me?
