Since the fees were abolished just over a year ago, there has been an increase in employment tribunal claims. No surprise there! Recent statistics released by ACAS on early conciliation, employment tribunal claims, and settlements make for interesting reading. There are no winners where employment tribunal claims are concerned. For both parties they cause sleepless […]
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The Government Equalities Office has recently published new guidance on Dress Codes and Sex Discrimination This serves as a reminder of what is a Dress Code and what should it include. A dress code in a workplace will state what is appropriate for employees to wear to work. A particular dress code can be included within
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Bad weather can have a serious impact on the workplace. I have answered some common questions asked by business owners and managers. Q. Do I have to pay my staff who cannot get to work because of severe weather?In principle, no you don’t if they do not turn up for work because of severe weather
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How would you respond if a member of staff posted a negative comment about your business on social media? With billions of people worldwide using social media, organisations are increasingly finding that employees are turning to social media sites to post grievances about their employer and workplace. How should you respond when this happens?• Firstly,
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The Christmas period is a great time, but it can also bring with it a number of staffing issues and queries. To help you prepare your business for the festive season and to deal with any staffing challenges, I have answered some frequently asked questions. 1. As a business owner, what should I do to prepare
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Here are my 6 top tips to help your new employee settle in. My recent articles have been about employing a member of staff for the first time and ensuring they have correct contracts of employment. But what about once your new employee starts? First impressions can dictate whether your new member of staff will
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This 4-part blog explores employing a member of staff for the first time. Each part will focus on a part of the journey in employing for the first time and guide you through the process from identifying your need for a member of staff, to welcoming them into your business and giving you some tips
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An important part of my role is advising on contracts of employment; whether it is reviewing and updating existing contracts or providing new contracts. What really pleases me is that employers recognise the importance of having contracts of employment in place and getting them right. Contracts of employment form the basis of the employment relationship
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The Summer holiday season is nearly here and we are ready to pack our sun cream and flip flops and head off into the sun. But for businesses, managing a balance of trying to accommodate all staff holiday requests and keeping the business going can be a nightmare. And what happens when staff want
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Many small and medium sized businesses do not need or can justify the employment of an in-house HR professional. This is where an HR Consultant can help. They have valuable HR skill and experience that can be called upon when you need it. So, what are the key advantages of using an HR Consultant and
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