Do employees have a right to be notified if a colleague has suspected or diagnosed Covid-19? No, there is no specific right. As the employer, you owe the colleague a duty of confidentiality and data privacy obligations which would ordinarily mean that you should not disclose details about their health. However, you have a duty… Read more »
LEARN MOREFollowing the Government announcement on Sunday 10th May 2020, schools are now starting to plan for wider re-opening as of 1st June 2020. We understand that engaging with staff about returning to school is a complex matter especially those that fall into different categories associating with vulnerability. Heads HR have created a list of frequent… Read more »
LEARN MORECoronavirus (Covid-19) update Following the announcement from the Prime Minister on Sunday and subsequent guidance issued yesterday I am sure you have many questions about the impact on your school staff and community. Our team at Heads HR are currently reviewing the latest guidance below: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/actions-for-educational-and-childcare-settings-to-prepare-for-wider-opening-from-1-june-2020/actions-for-education-and-childcare-settings-to-prepare-for-wider-opening-from-1-june-2020 https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-the-public https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-implementing-protective-measures-in-education-and-childcare-settings/coronavirus-covid-19-implementing-protective-measures-in-education-and-childcare-settings We do understand these are extremely complex… Read more »
LEARN MOREIn Reilly v Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, the Supreme Court considered whether the failure by Ms Reilly, a headteacher at a maintained primary school, to disclose to the school governors her relationship with someone who had been convicted of making indecent images of children was a sufficient reason for her dismissal. Facts Ms Reilly was appointed… Read more »
LEARN MOREThe government has published the statutory instruments which implement two weeks’ paid bereavement leave for parents upon the death of a child aged under 18. The parental bereavement leave and pay regulations, which will also be known as ‘Jack’s Law’ in memory of a child whose mother campaigned on the issue, will implement a statutory… Read more »
LEARN MORESerious failings and bias throughout the disciplinary process entitled a gay head teacher to resign and claim constructive dismissal and sexual orientation discrimination. Facts In The Governing Body of Tywyn Primary School v Aplin, Mr Aplin was a 42 year old openly gay head teacher at a primary school. He met two 17 year old boys… Read more »
LEARN MOREEngaged employees are more actively involved in their work, pay attention and effectively tackle challenges to reach their goals. Also, they are resilient, find their work meaningful, work longer hours and are more immune to stress. Everybody wants their employees to be engaged. However, there is a problem. Only 32% of the UK’s labour force… Read more »
LEARN MOREDuring the festive season many employees will attend Christmas parties, it is important to remind all staff that whilst they are not in working hours during this time, an employees conduct can still have an impact on their role in the workplace. Senior Leadership Teams should be reminding employees of the impact inappropriate behaviour on… Read more »
LEARN MOREEighty-eight per cent of organisations believe employees have taken sickness absence because of mental ill health over the past year, but the majority say staff do not tell them this is the reason for their absence. A survey of 303 organisations that employ more than half a million people found that, on the whole, staff… Read more »
LEARN MOREImproving mental health in the workplace can increase productivity, engagement through supportiveness and increase staff morale. Click on the link to view the ACAS guide to Promoting Positive Mental Health in the Workplace. https://www.acas.org.uk/media/3384/Promoting-positive-mental-health-in-the-workplace/pdf/Promoting_positive_mental_health_in_the_workplace.pdf For further support on improving mental health in the workplace, please contact your Heads HR Consultant on 0161 850 4343.
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