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The Living Wage: Welcome relief or a headache?
August 4, 2015
On 8th July, Chancellor George Osborne delivered the Government’s budget and a surprise announcement introducing of a new Living Wage of £7.20 per hour. Most would support an increase in…
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"Will I be entitled to take some bereavement leave?"
August 1, 2015
It’s terrible to think that at some point in our lives we may experience the death of a loved one. This can be a particularly tough time for employees and…
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Do you pay your staff for travel time?
July 29, 2015
Paying staff for travel time, particularly within the domiciliary care sector, has been the subject of recent publicity after an internal company review by one of the largest care providers…
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How to ensure formal discipline runs smoothly
July 24, 2015
When dealing with a disciplinary matter it’s crucial that you keep up to date with all legislation changes and best practice so that the steps you take won’t result in…
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The rising cost of holidays!
July 22, 2015
The summer holidays are now under way, but are you up to date with what your obligations are as an employer in relation to annual leave entitlement and holiday pay?…
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DSE: Display screen equipment management
July 20, 2015
The Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992 gives a definition of DSE as “display screen equipment” means any alphanumeric or graphic display screen, regardless of the display process…
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Do I really need to follow the procedures?
July 18, 2015
This is a question that I get asked on quite a number of occasions and I can understand why people ask me. For any size business to follow a fair…
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Flexible working requests: How attitudes can change in 12 months?
July 10, 2015
It’s just over a year since the right for all employees to request to work flexibility came into force. I recall a number of managers from small and medium-sized businesses…
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