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Employers warned over changes to maternity and sex discrimination rights
[April 25, 2008] A leading law firm is warning employers about key changes to the law governing sex discrimination and maternity rights. [In Current Issues]
[April 25, 2008] A leading law firm is warning employers about key changes to the law governing sex discrimination and maternity rights. [In Current Issues]
Bosses must protect employees from sexual harassment
[April 24, 2008] Under new rules introduced by the Government, bosses face unlimited fines if they fail to protect staff from sexual harassment from customers, suppliers or third parties. [In Current Issues]
[April 24, 2008] Under new rules introduced by the Government, bosses face unlimited fines if they fail to protect staff from sexual harassment from customers, suppliers or third parties. [In Current Issues]
Maintain accurate employment records to reduce threat of litigation by employees
[April 10, 2008] Employers should keep proper documentation relating to employees, to counteract the rising trend in employment tribunal claims. [In Staff Guides]
[April 10, 2008] Employers should keep proper documentation relating to employees, to counteract the rising trend in employment tribunal claims. [In Staff Guides]
Companies Act - Company Secretary now an optional appointment
[April 7, 2008] Several Companies Act changes take effect this month - the appointment of a company secretary for a limited company becomes optional, whilst the filing deadline for delivery of annual accounts is reduced. [In Current Issues]
[April 7, 2008] Several Companies Act changes take effect this month - the appointment of a company secretary for a limited company becomes optional, whilst the filing deadline for delivery of annual accounts is reduced. [In Current Issues]
New Business Regulations for 2008
[April 3, 2008] A raft of new legislation is due to hit small businesses from 6th April 2008 - we look at the key changes, from Health & Safety to the Companies Act, and Corporation Tax rate changes. [In Current Issues]
[April 3, 2008] A raft of new legislation is due to hit small businesses from 6th April 2008 - we look at the key changes, from Health & Safety to the Companies Act, and Corporation Tax rate changes. [In Current Issues]
Corporate Manslaughter Act - Are You Ready?
[April 2, 2008] The Corporate Manslaughter Act comes into force on 6th April 2008. The Act will place greater responsibility on businesses to ensure that they put in place stringent health and safety practices. [In Current Issues]
[April 2, 2008] The Corporate Manslaughter Act comes into force on 6th April 2008. The Act will place greater responsibility on businesses to ensure that they put in place stringent health and safety practices. [In Current Issues]
New guide from Acas to help businesses promote healthy workplace
[March 28, 2008] Acas is urging businesses to save money and reduce absenteeism by focusing on ensuring employees are healthy at work. To help, they have launched a new guide to help businesses promote and manage a healthy workplace. [In Current Issues]
[March 28, 2008] Acas is urging businesses to save money and reduce absenteeism by focusing on ensuring employees are healthy at work. To help, they have launched a new guide to help businesses promote and manage a healthy workplace. [In Current Issues]
What to do when employees go bad
[March 27, 2008] Even a fantastic hard working employee can go bad over time. What can start out as a few small problems will soon become a major headache if you bury your head in the sand and ignore them. [In Staff Guides]
[March 27, 2008] Even a fantastic hard working employee can go bad over time. What can start out as a few small problems will soon become a major headache if you bury your head in the sand and ignore them. [In Staff Guides]
Up to 40% of UK websites selling online failing to comply with key legislation
[March 26, 2008] In a spot-check of over 500 online retailers, the OFT found that a significant number of websites failed to comply with key requirements of the Distance Selling Regulations and Electronic Commerce Regulations. [In Current Issues]
[March 26, 2008] In a spot-check of over 500 online retailers, the OFT found that a significant number of websites failed to comply with key requirements of the Distance Selling Regulations and Electronic Commerce Regulations. [In Current Issues]
Small companies fear of being sued over disciplinary measures
[February 26, 2008] According to a new report released by a leading employment law firm, 48% of employers avoid disciplining staff because they feel they will be sued. [In Current Issues]
[February 26, 2008] According to a new report released by a leading employment law firm, 48% of employers avoid disciplining staff because they feel they will be sued. [In Current Issues]
Employing staff from overseas - a legal guide
[February 21, 2008] This article provides guidance for employers on what they need to check before employing staff from overseas. It also briefly outlines the new points-based immigration system the Government will start introducing from March 2008 to manage the flow of overseas workers to the UK [In Staff Guides]
[February 21, 2008] This article provides guidance for employers on what they need to check before employing staff from overseas. It also briefly outlines the new points-based immigration system the Government will start introducing from March 2008 to manage the flow of overseas workers to the UK [In Staff Guides]
How the Data Protection Act can affect your business
[February 19, 2008] What the Data Protection Act is and what it means for your business and direct marketing campaigns. If you hold any form of personal or marketing information about customers, prospects or staff – even just their name and address – then you should register. [In Legal Guides]
[February 19, 2008] What the Data Protection Act is and what it means for your business and direct marketing campaigns. If you hold any form of personal or marketing information about customers, prospects or staff – even just their name and address – then you should register. [In Legal Guides]
Corporate Manslaughter Act: Businesses urged to prepare
[February 12, 2008] With just two months to go before The Corporate Manslaughter Act comes into force on 6 April 2008, specialist insurer Hiscox is advising companies to review their risk management procedures to ensure they are protected under the new legislation. [In Current Issues]
[February 12, 2008] With just two months to go before The Corporate Manslaughter Act comes into force on 6 April 2008, specialist insurer Hiscox is advising companies to review their risk management procedures to ensure they are protected under the new legislation. [In Current Issues]
New laws for 2008 that every employer should be aware of
[January 23, 2008] Eversheds’ employment specialists have identified eight of the most significant employment law issues for 2008 that every business should be aware of: [In Current Issues]
[January 23, 2008] Eversheds’ employment specialists have identified eight of the most significant employment law issues for 2008 that every business should be aware of: [In Current Issues]
Your responsibilities when you hire staff
[January 15, 2008] The main areas of responsibilities an employer has when employing staff - including the minimum wage, PAYE, the Working Time Directive and how to deal with sickness, holiday and maternity pay. [In Staff Guides]
[January 15, 2008] The main areas of responsibilities an employer has when employing staff - including the minimum wage, PAYE, the Working Time Directive and how to deal with sickness, holiday and maternity pay. [In Staff Guides]
Recruitment laws that could catch you out
[January 8, 2008] Use this handy Bytestart guide to find out which laws you need to bear in mind at every stage of the recruitment process. [In Staff Guides]
[January 8, 2008] Use this handy Bytestart guide to find out which laws you need to bear in mind at every stage of the recruitment process. [In Staff Guides]
Companies Act - final timetable for implementation
[December 19, 2007] The final timetable for the implementation of the Companies Act has been announced by the Government. [In Legal Guides]
[December 19, 2007] The final timetable for the implementation of the Companies Act has been announced by the Government. [In Legal Guides]
When it goes wrong - How to handle making staff redundant
[December 19, 2007] Every business owner who employs people has to face the horrifying possibility that at some point they may have to make someone redundant. Some key points to consider about redundancy. [In Staff Guides]
[December 19, 2007] Every business owner who employs people has to face the horrifying possibility that at some point they may have to make someone redundant. Some key points to consider about redundancy. [In Staff Guides]
Legal Guide to taking time off from work in emergencies
[December 14, 2007] This guide looks at the right of employees to time off work in order to deal with emergencies affecting their dependants. [In Staff Guides]
[December 14, 2007] This guide looks at the right of employees to time off work in order to deal with emergencies affecting their dependants. [In Staff Guides]
Agency Workers Directive - Government blocks proposals
[December 6, 2007] At an EU summit on Wednesday, Business Minister John Hutton managed to delay the implementation of the Agency Workers Directive - legislation which could cost UK businesses up to 250,000 jobs. [In Current Issues]
[December 6, 2007] At an EU summit on Wednesday, Business Minister John Hutton managed to delay the implementation of the Agency Workers Directive - legislation which could cost UK businesses up to 250,000 jobs. [In Current Issues]
Flexible Working Rights - Small Business Guide
[November 22, 2007] What does being flexible actually mean to your business? Typically it covers the time your employees spend at work, and where they do the work. An overview of flexible working rights. [In Staff Guides]
[November 22, 2007] What does being flexible actually mean to your business? Typically it covers the time your employees spend at work, and where they do the work. An overview of flexible working rights. [In Staff Guides]
Companies Act 2006 & derivative claims by shareholders
[November 20, 2007] Stephan Weber of Sykes Anderson LLP discusses the new statutory provisions under the Companies Act 2006 in respect of derivative claims by shareholders [In Legal Guides]
[November 20, 2007] Stephan Weber of Sykes Anderson LLP discusses the new statutory provisions under the Companies Act 2006 in respect of derivative claims by shareholders [In Legal Guides]
Government plans to extend flexible working right to more parents
[November 13, 2007] In the Queen's speech it was announced that the Government is commissioning a review to determine how the current right to request flexible working can be extended to parents of older children. [In Current Issues]
[November 13, 2007] In the Queen's speech it was announced that the Government is commissioning a review to determine how the current right to request flexible working can be extended to parents of older children. [In Current Issues]
Trade Marks - The Basics
[October 25, 2007] A Guide to trade marks. How are trade marks protection, why you should register a trade mark, and how to apply for one. [In Legal Guides]
[October 25, 2007] A Guide to trade marks. How are trade marks protection, why you should register a trade mark, and how to apply for one. [In Legal Guides]
Companies Act Guide released for company directors
[October 24, 2007] A new guide to help company directors implement their environmental and social obligations under The Companies Act has been launched this week [In Current Issues]
[October 24, 2007] A new guide to help company directors implement their environmental and social obligations under The Companies Act has been launched this week [In Current Issues]
Seek employment advice early to avoid tribunals
[October 23, 2007] Research released this week shows that business owners who seek advice on workplace problems are more likely to avoid employment tribunals, and all the associated costs. [In Current Issues]
[October 23, 2007] Research released this week shows that business owners who seek advice on workplace problems are more likely to avoid employment tribunals, and all the associated costs. [In Current Issues]
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