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6th December 2012 With the party spirit and Christmas celebrations all around us, organisations often find themselves dealing with specific issues at this time of year – the ever jolly Christmas Party   As human resource specialists, we find organisations are being caught out by not having appropriate policies in place. 5 Christmas Party Tips… Read More

14th November 2012 The employer duties will be applied differently to different categories of workers. Do you know how the Pension Reforms affect your organisation? The three categories of worker are: 1.  Eligible jobholders 2.  Non-eligible jobholders 3.  Entitled workers Who is an eligible jobholder? A worker aged between 22 and state pension… Read More

3rd October 2012 HSE now operates a Fee for Intervention (FFI) cost recovery scheme, which came into effect on 1 October 2012. Under The Health and Safety (Fees) Regulations 2012, those who break health and safety laws are liable for recovery of HSE’s related costs, including inspection, investigation and taking enforcement action. The… Read More

26th September 2012 National minimum wage – New hourly pay rates from 1 October 2012: –   Increases from £6.08 for 21 years and older to £6.19 –   £4.98 for 18-20 years (no increase) –   £3.68 for 16-17 years (no increase) –   Increases from £2.60 for Apprentices to £2.65 Pensions auto-enrolment begins – The new… Read More

27th March 2012 Employment Law update 2012 February: An increase on the Tribunal Awards came into effect on 1 February 2012. A weeks’ pay is increased to £430; previously £400 The maximum compensatory award for unfair dismissal increased to £72,300; previously £68,400 Guarantee pay increased to £23.50 per day; previously £22.20. April: The… Read More

9th May 2011 Increases to the minimum wage rates, which take effect from 1 October 2012 has been announced by the Government:- £6.19 – the standard main rate for workers aged 21 and over £4.98 – the 18-20 rate (no increase from 2011) £3.68 – the 16-17 rate for workers above school leaving age but under… Read More

14th February 2011 According to the Tribunals Service, the number of tribunal claims raised in the last year alone has increased by 56%. Are you ready for new legislation? Are you compliant to ensure you don’t become one of these statistics? Compliant – or think you are? The Equality Act which came into force… Read More

26th January 2011 Employers are legally obliged to issue a statement of terms and conditions of employment within two months of the date of the employment commencing. This gives you, the employer the opportunity to set out clearly what you expect of your employees. A well drafted contract of employment will serve you… Read More