Snowed in or Flooded out? How to approach travel disruptions within the workplace We are currently experiencing severe flooding and heavy snow, both causing significant disruptions to road and rail travel across the country. So, what’s the legal position if an employee is unable to get to the workplace due to travel disruptions? General rule Employees are responsible for arriving at work on time however, when adverse weather causes commuting difficulties, employers should be flexible. Health and Safety at [...]

Ditching the DMs! Should Employer’s Ban Messaging Apps? NatWest has recently prohibited its employees from using WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and Skype for work-related communications, leaving the question should more employer’s think about doing this? Let’s delve into some of the issues with messaging apps: The main concern is the lack of control companies have over the communications. When employees use personal devices, companies can’t access their messages without consent. Even on company devices, messages can be deleted or edited, [...]