Whistleblowing nurse receives £80k payout
A WHISTLEBLOWING nurse has been awarded £80,000 compensation after winning an unfair dismissal claim against her former employer.
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LAW AT WORK runs a programme of interactive half-day workshops on a range of employment law, HR and health and safey topics.
Case study: Is obesity a disability?
BACKGROUND: The complex world of holidays and sickness is an ever increasing minefield. However, a recent case Sood Enterprises Ltd v Healy helped clarify one aspect of how holiday pay is affected by sick leave.
New bill to help small businesses
IN June, the government published the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Bill with a number of new measures designed to helping small businesses thrive and compete
Respect patient autonomy and share decision making
Doctors are reminded to respect patient autonomy and share decision making where possible, says UK-wide medical defence organisation MDDUS.
Lunchtime fracas
...It is decided by the practice to write to Ms A informing her that she is no longer welcome at the surgery...
Advice to patients travelling overseas
If patients contact the surgery whilst outside the UK, it is important to understand the risks associated with responding to requests for medical advice.
Caution advised over waiting list initiatives
THE NHS has been under increasing pressure to maintain and reduce the length of time patients wait for procedures.
NEW VIDEO MODULE: Managing face-to-face complaints
CHECK out our new video module on managing face to face complaints – available now to MDDUS members.
Practices to prepare for changes to holiday entitlement
Practices should be prepared for possible changes to the way holiday entitlement is calculated in relation to staff who work overtime, says UK-wide medical defence organisation MDDUS.