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Every workplace faces challenges. Whether it’s managing staff issues, handling disputes, or keeping up with changing laws, you need practical solutions that work. Common Workplace Challenges and Our Solutions Managing Staff Disputes Arguments between staff members can hurt your business if not handled properly. We help you deal with these situations quickly and fairly, keeping […]
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The Department for Work and Pensions has published three guidance notes, for GPs, employers and employees, on the new Fit for Work service (FFW). The service is due to be completed by May 2015. In addition to an online and telephone advice service, FFW will provide free occupational health assessments and return to work plans […]
The Tier 1 Investor Visa for the UK is subject to new changes which came into force on the 6th of November 2014. The original investor visa was designed for non–EU nationals who wished to make an investment of at least £1 million or more in prescribed investments (share or loan capital in active and […]
Unfortunately the decision does not provide any guidance on the method for calculating statutory holiday pay to take account of non-guaranteed overtime and allowances. Employees who work non-guaranteed overtime will need to receive different holiday pay, depending on whether they are taking their minimum four-week leave or their additional 1.6 weeks’ leave. It is simple […]
6 ways to deal with issues such as unauthorised sickness absence, requests for annual leave and website use during working hours, during the World Cup. Working Together Work with your employees and you will find that your business is more productive and you will have an engaged workforce. Review your annual leave policy – this […]
I’m not an employment law expert. However the great thing about being connected to a network of trusted professionals is that if I want to understand a particular subject I’ve got access to a bunch of people who really know their beans. On today’s blog I invite Vandana Dass from Davenports to talk about what […]
PAYMENT IN LIEU OF NOTICE (“PILON”) – THE IMPORTANCE OF PILON In dismissal situations there is plenty of scope for misunderstanding relating to pay, notice and termination of employment. Mistakes could be costly and when it comes to PILON. When the relationship between an employee and employer has deteriorated, it may be attractive to the […]
Employers should remember that that the office party can be an employment law minefield. Problems range from employees drinking too much alcohol to instances of misconduct and harassment. The most likely claim to arise as a result of a Christmas party is a sexual harassment claim. The definition of harassment can be found at Section […]
