HR Update - Fit note v Sick note

The Department of Work and Pensions have announced that from next month, GP sick notes will be replaced by “fit notes” (aka ... Last Updated: 2010/03/15 11:17 more...

HR Update - Who's left holding the baby?

Welcome to January's HR Update. In this month's update: 1.  Holding the baby: Dads to have 6 months paternity ... Last Updated: 2010/01/29 17:03 more...

Flexible Working Regulations

Under the Employment Act 2002 (and more recently the Flexible Working (Eligibility, Complaints and Remedies) (Amendment) Regulations 2009), employees with children under the age of 17, or disabled children under 18, have a right to request flexible working arrangements. Under the Flexible Working Regulations (2006), eligible employees have the right to request flexible working to care for an adult in need of care. Last Updated: 2009/12/15 11:54 more...

HR Update - Employment Law Update

1. You don’t qualify!: What constitutes a break in service? Continuous service is a fundamental concept that most ... Last Updated: 2009/11/24 17:04 more...

HR Update - Guidance on Mediation


It was reported in July 2009 that there has been a 22% increase in unfair dismissal claims to 55,000 in the last year; with blame for the ... Last Updated: 2009/10/30 15:53 more...

HR Update - Employment Law Update

Welcome to September’s HR Update

1. Age discrimination and the Heyday challenge ... Last Updated: 2009/09/28 16:26 more...

Employee Benefits

Employee benefits are offered for a variety of reasons but usually to attract, retain and motivate employees. They may also provide a more tax efficient mechanism for enhancing the total remuneration package. Last Updated: 2009/08/17 16:53 more...

Tips On Motivating Staff

The following tips may help you to improve staff motivation. Last Updated: 2009/08/17 12:25 more...

Team Briefing

The need to inform and consult with workers and employees is growing, particularly as legislation develops following the introduction of European Directives covering areas such as redundancy, transfer of undertakings and European Works Councils. Last Updated: 2009/08/17 12:23 more...

Case Study - Staffing Issues

This article looks at some of the employment law obstacles an employer may face in dealing with different staffing issues. Last Updated: 2009/08/17 12:01 more...