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Government rejects proposal to adopt compulsory no-fault dismissals (“Fire at Will” Plans) but changes are announced.
Business Secretary Vince Cable has announced proposed changes to employment law, following recommendations made in a Government-commissioned report by venture capitalist Adrian Beecroft. He said he was “trying to strike…
Importance of a Social Media Policy is demonstrated in recent tribunal case
A reminder to employers of the importance of having an effective Social Media Policy in place was demonstrated in a recent Employment Tribunal case between Otomewo v Carphone Warehouse Ltd….
Why is HR important to SMEs?
SMEs who give HR low priority are missing a trick. A strategic approach to HR can add real value to the business and actually support rather than stifle its growth….
Absence during the Olympic Games
With the Olympic Games in the very near future, we recommend employers consider the following: Flexibility in working hours giving employees the opportunity to make up the hours lost at…
Employees sick while on annual leave can retake time off
Employees who fall sick during their annual leave have the right to re-take that annual leave at a later date, irrespective of when they fell ill, the European Court of…
Pensions auto-enrolment : workforce communications
When it comes to pensions auto-enrolment workers need to understand the changes and perceive them as a benefit, if employers are to get value from the costs associated with compliance…
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