The flexible alternative to owning or growing your own HR team

Did you know all our training sessions are CPD accredited, whether it's a three hour workshop or a one hour lunch & learn. The sessions are hosted by our topic experts at our comfortable, centrally located offices in St Helier and refreshments are provided, so you can focus on learning top tips and tactics for better HR performance. Where courses are over-subscribed - don't worry: if you let us know we'll tell you when it is going to be repeated, or we are happy to discuss one-to-one sessions with you and your team at your office. It's easy to book by emailing sarah@hrnow.je and please take note of our cancellation policy published on our website.

A recent Employment Tribunal case has sent a clear message to employers in Jersey: long-term stress can amount to a disability, and dismissal decisions must be handled with care. Jacqueline Murphy, a former Team Leader at Revenue Jersey, brought claims of victimisation, disability discrimination, and unfair dismissal after being dismissed while on sick leave for work-related stress. The tribunal dismissed her victimisation claim but upheld both disability discrimination and unfair dismissal. However, no compensation was awarded because Murphy had rejected redeployment opportunities and turned down a settlement offer. The case highlights the importance of proportionate decision-making, meaningful engagement with employees, and thorough documentation. For employers, the lessons are clear: stress-related absence can qualify as a disability under Jersey law, dismissal processes must weigh all reasonable alternatives, and accurate records of communication and support are critical.