Due to poor performance in the polls, it was soon suggested that Gordon Brown “step down” as Prime Minister. You can’t demand a resignation, but can you put anything in your contracts that might help
you end things more quickly?
Published 18.05.2010
The government has recently announced plans to introduce an “Employers’ Charter”. Apparently, it will encourage businesses like yours to hire more employees. But just how is it supposed to help you?
Published 27.01.2011
On April 6 2012, the qualifying period for unfair dismissal rights will increase from one to two years. Does this change apply to your existing employees, or only those who are recruited on and after
this date?
Published 09.02.2012
The government has said that from April 6 2012 employees will need two years’ service before they can claim unfair dismissal. Will this really happen?
Published 21.10.2011
Apparently, 88% of employers regret at least one recruitment decision they’ve made in the past twelve months. That means probation is more important than ever. How can these all-important trial
periods help you?
Published 01.07.2011
With an increasingly global economy, you may need to employ staff who are based overseas. Whilst you’re not expecting problems, you want to know if you could be sued for unfair dismissal. What’s the
current legal position?
Published 25.08.2005
On 1 October 2014 there were a number of legal changes that will affect those who employ forces reservists. However, it’s not all bad news for small and medium-sized employers. What’s the full story?
Published 07.10.2014
On April 6 2012 some new tribunal rules came into effect which are designed to help employers. What’s happened and, more importantly, are these procedural changes really going to do any good?
Published 13.04.2012
You might have read that as part of its crackdown on illegal immigration the government intends to temporarily shut down any business that’s suspected of employing workers illegally. Should you be
worried about this?
Published 15.09.2015
Apparently, 12.6 million of us regularly exceed government guidelines on safe alcohol consumption. This loses employers up to 17 million working days each year. But are you obliged to have an alcohol
policy?
Published 10.04.2012