But not ready to confirm a 2 year qualifying period… yet Whether it was a “drafting error”, as BIS as describing it, or simply because the government aren’t quite ready to make the announcement yet, there was an insight into government’s plans this week when the Department of Business Innovation & Skills published its […]
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Post created on: September 30th, 2011
From managing the impact on performance to social media being used to bully colleagues, the ACAS fact-sheets offer tips on how to manage the impact of social networking for your business & staff. ACAS’s recommendations include drafting a social networking policy, and treating all communications equally. The guidance provides details on: how to develop a […]
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Post created on: September 9th, 2011
While sometimes it will be obvious – for example, if an employment contract exists – how to determine the true legal status of someone working for an employer is not clearly set out in employment laws. The general various statuses are a worker, an employee, or a self-employed person, the employee getting most protection in […]
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Post created on: August 2nd, 2011
In an opinion published this week, the Advocate General suggested that the Working Time Directive does not preclude a limitation during which annual leave may be taken, as long as this still provides for recuperation. While not binding on the Court of Justice of the European Union, the Advocate General’s view is often accepted by […]
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Post created on: July 9th, 2011
As up to 750,000 start industrial action, the resolve of both the coalition government & the opposition will be tested. For the Conservatives, Tory stalwart & architect of much of the current employment law legislation covering industrial action, Lord Tebbit urged caution over changing the current strict regulations that trade unions have to comply with. […]
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Post created on: June 29th, 2011
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