A recent survey shows that women who wear make-up are more likely to get a job than women who don’t. If it’s true does this mean it’s legally safe to discriminate against those who prefer the natural
look?
Published 23.09.2004
You’re thinking of introducing commission payments as an extra incentive to some of your staff. However, you want to know what the main pitfalls are and how to deal with them. So how can you protect
yourself?
Published 23.09.2004
The VATman’s aggressive approach to innocent traders caught up in “carousel” VAT frauds isn’t confined to mobile phones or computer chips. Your industry could be next! So what should you be doing?
Published 23.09.2004
Like the dismissal and disciplinary procedures, the new statutory grievance procedures take effect on October 1. So how will your procedures for dealing with staff grievances have to change (if at
all)?
Published 23.09.2004
The Taxman’s been asking a few questions. However, he says he’s never received a reply and has now imposed a daily penalty for non-compliance. Recent case law in this area may help, read on…
Published 23.09.2004
A female employee has recently made a request to job share. You want to turn it down because of the cost implications. Can you just say “no”, or does a more detailed explanation have to be given?
Published 23.09.2004
You’re liable for any wrongful acts that your staff commit in the course of their employment. However, a Court of Appeal decision has now extended this principle of vicarious liability even further.
What does it say?
Published 23.09.2004
On October 1, new employment tribunal procedures take effect. What do you need to know in the event a claim lands on your desk?
Published 23.09.2004
If you operate in a high-risk industry, a first-aid room is likely to be necessary. However, must you fill it with a list of contents determined by a government bureaucrat, or can you make your own
decisions on what you require?
Published 13.09.2004