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Be careful of making a dismissal in heat of the moment!
September 2, 2015
A recent case, Townsend v Commercial Storage Limited, where an employee was held to have been unfairly dismissed during an argument, acts as a timely reminder to avoid being drawn…
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Do your staff feel comfortable enough to “blow the whistle”?
August 19, 2015
The allegations surrounding the Kids Company charity, which closed recently, acts as a timely reminder about the importance of having robust whistle-blowing procedures in place and acting on complaints when…
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Preventing discrimination in the workplace
August 11, 2015
Women are now more likely to face discrimination on their return from maternity leave to their workplace when compared to a decade ago, according to a recent study undertaken by…
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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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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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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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