Zero Hour Contracts in the Food Industry 07.08.2014 By Susannah Peck A recent Channel 4 documentary has brought to light some of the shocking work practices that exist within the food... Read the article
Tips for Employers for Holiday and Annual Leave Requests 06.08.2014 By Susannah Peck Managing annual leave over the summer months can be one of the biggest headaches facing employers; whilst it’s understood that... Read the article
Top Tips for Safeguarding Adults 28.07.2014 By Susannah Peck Safeguarding is a growing issue in the care sector, with the health and welfare of staff, patients and visitors integral... Read the article
Occupational ill health and disease – don’t let it be a burden 23.07.2014 By Susannah Peck For many employees occupational ill health or disease can be life altering, but for some it can mean premature life... Read the article
Increased penalties for hiring illegal workers 22.07.2014 By Susannah Peck The government has introduced tougher sanctions for business employing illegal workers, including the doubling of fines. Under the new rules... Read the article
Proposals to curb ‘vaping’ in Wales 22.07.2014 By Susannah Peck The Welsh government has launched a consultation on proposals to address a number of public health issues in Wales, including... Read the article
Time off for prospective fathers to attend ante-natal appointments 21.07.2014 By Susannah Peck Except for Northern Ireland, from 1 October 2014, prospective fathers of children who are expected to be born on or... Read the article
Holiday Pay & Working Time Regulations 21.07.2014 By Susannah Peck Employers who currently base holiday pay on basic pay are generally complying with the UK legislation (primarily the Working Time... Read the article
Top Tips for Conducting Staff Appraisals 16.07.2014 By Susannah Peck Staff appraisals are key not in just improving performance and efficient, but also staff engagement and motivation. An effective appraisal... Read the article
Right to Flexible Working Extended to All 01.07.2014 By Susannah Peck The government has now extended the right to request flexible working to all employees who have 26 or more weeks’... Read the article