HR Alert: A tweet too far...
PRACTICES should ensure their social media policy not only covers use at work, but also tweets or posts by employees made in their own time that may impact on the workplace.
Shared parental leave for working parents
THE right to shared parental leave came into force across the UK on April 5 – as highlighted in our last employment law update in September.
MDDUS reassure Cardiff dental graduates
MDDUS would like to reassure members that the recent “technical issue” affecting graduates from Cardiff University will have no impact on their membership, providing they follow the GDC’s steps for restoration to the register.
Unhappy employees
Grievance issues in the workplace should be dealt with in a timely, objective and calm manner to avoid any possible employment tribunal claims.
Performance management
When dealing with performance issues, employers need to know the facts and have clear examples to discuss.
Covert recording of consultations
A recent call to the MDDUS advisory service highlighted some confusion over a patient’s right to covertly (or indeed overtly) record their medical or dental consultation.
New website to educate patients on dental implants
A dedicated website with a downloadable booklet to educate patients about implants and related treatments has been launched by The Association of Dental Implantology (ADI).
A higher standard
The way doctors behave in their personal lives can have a serious impact on their fitness to practise. MDDUS medical adviser Susan Gibson-Smith offers some advice
Case study: Suspicious mole
Medical case study on a failure to refer over a suspicious mole