If you’re in the position of having to make an employee redundant, it’s likely that you’ll identify the most suitable candidate and proceed. But is this safe? Could there be another stage to consider
first?
Published 03.11.2005
Garden leave and restrictive covenants are widely used by employers to protect their business interests. But how far does the law really allow you to go with them? And can they be used in
combination?
Published 03.11.2005
You probably know that older workers tend to be more productive, take less time off sick and are more reliable than their younger colleagues. But don’t they present more of a safety risk?
Published 03.11.2005
You’re proposing to give your staff a 4% pay rise with effect from January 1. But a percentage rise means nothing to them and several have asked how much extra it’ll mean in their take home pay. Is
there an easy way to work this out?
Published 03.11.2005
Your workplace is ethnically diverse, so you were concerned when you heard rumours that one of your employees is a member of the British National Party. If this is true, can you sack them? What does
recent case law say?
Published 03.11.2005
Since Customs & Excise merged with the Inland Revenue, the VATman has started to borrow a trick or two from the Taxman. For example, he’s now sending out his own version of an enabling letter.
What’s this all about?
Published 27.10.2005
If the shares in your company are worth too much you could end up with an Inheritance Tax (IHT) problem. Transferring some shares is one answer, but what’s the optimum number of shares to transfer?
Published 27.10.2005
Sometimes expenses have to be paid in cash. But if the Taxman inspects your company records he will tax you on any cash expenses that are unaccounted for. How can you make sure you’re not left out of
pocket?
Published 27.10.2005
A colleague has told you that it isn’t worth appealing against the VATman’s decision anymore, because he’ll no longer pay your costs if you win. This doesn’t seem fair to you. What’s the full story
here?
Published 27.10.2005