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20th December 2021 Fit Note Changes! Employees can now self-certify sickness for up to 28 days (traditionally 7 days). Employees now only need to attend a GP for a ‘fit note’ if they have been ill for more than 28 days and have taken sick leave. This includes non-working days, such as weekends… Read More

6th April 2021 Fairways Look to Help Boost Economy by Launching ‘Build Back Better’ Fund Fairways Look to Help Boost Economy by Launching ‘Build Back Better’ Fund Fairways Recruitment is offering £750 worth of funded recruitment support per vacancy to help the economy by creating more job opportunities through their new ‘Build Back… Read More

4th August 2020 The reality of redundancy is harsh and stressful for all parties concerned.  Is redundancy the best way forward?  In some cases, for the survival and stability of a business, this may be a good way forward.  There is a downside. The downside is that all important loss of key talent.… Read More

12th March 2020 As an employer and responsible business, Fairways is under a duty to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare at work of all employees, workers and anyone else who might be affected by our business.  This includes implications resulting from the Coronavirus. We continue to… Read More

25th January 2020 New ‘day-one’ employment rights from 6 April 2020 will be implemented for all new employees and workers will have the right to receive a statement of written particulars from day-one of work. There are additional statutory particulars that must be included in the statement too. This is a significant change from the existing position… Read More

25th January 2020 Changes for temporary recruitment agency workers.  With effect from 6 April 2020, temporary work agencies must provide agency work-seekers with a Key Information Document.  This change comes under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses (Amendment) Regulations 2019 (SI 2019/725). The government has also announced plans in the Good Work Plan to… Read More

10th January 2020 National Minimum Wage increase April 2020 is set to rise more than 6% this year!  This will undoubtedly put even more pressure on business owners.  The new rates which have been described by the Government as “the biggest cash increase ever.”  With effect from April 2020 the new rates will… Read More

4th January 2020 Starting a new year means thinking about new year resolutions.  This is also the time of year when we start to think of: new career options or simply a new job; or that important first job; and of course the job interview. There is no better time than the present… Read More

18th December 2019 As we approach the end of the year, many thoughts are moving towards a new year, new jobs and of course an updated CV.  When seeking a new role, preparing your CV becomes a critical part of the process as almost all employers will ask you for a CV.  If… Read More

2nd December 2019 Avoiding Christmas Party Legal Hangovers can be a nightmare and with the office Christmas Party season in full swing.  So, how do employers survive the festive season without mishap and possible legal action? We have released a helpful list so that employees can have fun while reminding employers of their… Read More