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Statutory Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures: The Real Issues
[January 25, 2007] Susanna Heley discusses the practical issues surrounding the statutory three step disciplinary and grievance procedures and how it appears that employers will have to pay the price for problems with the current regime.
 
Taking On Employees – The Basics
[November 29, 2006] A key legal article which addresses the key issues to consider when taking on employees.
 
How to handle disciplinary issues
[November 8, 2006] Despite every effort, even the best-run business may encounter disciplinary problems with employees from time to time. Having clear and fair disciplinary procedures is both a legal requirement and the first step to avoiding difficult claims tribunals.
 
Discriminating Without Prejudice? The End of Settlement Meetings?
[November 7, 2006] Discrimination in all its guises is still an issue in many workplaces and employers who are not vigilant may end up paying the price. One major pitfall for employers is the comfort zone of the ‘without prejudice’ communication.
 
Firms Warned: Don’t Go Out With a Bang on Bonfire Night
[October 27, 2006] Remember, remember, the 5th November? It could be a date some companies may want to forget if they fail to follow legal guidelines for their fireworks display.
 
Some common Health and Safety myths
[October 25, 2006] The TUC has busted the most common health and safety myths including schools banning conkers, safety inspectors banning ladders, acrobats being forced to wear helmets and councils banning St George’s flags.
 
How to handle the growth of family friendly legislation
[October 5, 2006] Both employers and employees stand to gain when parents see their rights to flexible working extended further than ever through the Work and Families Act 2006, says a Bristol HR expert.
 
Developing and training your staff
[September 21, 2006] People are a business’ strongest asset. To make sure your business stays competitive and flexible, you need to keep ahead of the game by giving your staff the skills to perform their roles to the best of their ability.
 
Guide to recruiting staff and interviewing candidates
[June 13, 2006] Recruiting the right people to join your small business can be a tricky proposition. Getting hold of the right people will help to make your business a success but hiring badly can really set you back. Here's a guide to successful recruitment.
 
Guide to Employment Contracts & Statements of Employment
[November 29, 2005] A guide to employment contracts and the written statement of employment. List of required and implied terms of an employment contract. Also includes details on termination and links to sample contracts.

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