A recent employment tribunal ruling involving a former assistant curate and the Diocese of Lichfield has cast a light on the operational boundaries of church safeguarding. The tribunal dismissed all claims of whistle-blowing detriment and disability discrimination brought by the Reverend David Green, whilst delivering a direct critique of his attempts to stretch the professional remit of a Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser (DSA). At the centre of the ruling was Mr Green’s persist

Given there is potential for major sporting events such as the World Cup or Olympic Games to lead to increased unauthorised absence employers may wish to put specific rules and procedures in place during the relevant period. For example, employees who are off sick (other than those who are already known to be on long-term sickness absence) could be required to notify their absence to a specified person, for example a member of the HR department. This would help to make employ