Workplace pension auto-enrolment staging dates
The link below shows the various staging dates for employers to have valid workplace pensions in place so that they can automatically enrol eligible
Consultation on Proposed Changes to TUPE Regulations
The government intends to simplify the Transfer of Undertakings Protection of Employment (Regulations 2006) TUPE to benefit business in the UK and has launched its formal proposals. At present one of the most…
Further Guidance For Non-executive Directors
A timely reminder from the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators has been published, giving guidance to non-executive directors
Employment Law Updates
The Government issues its employment law legislation on 1 October each year. Here are changes coming into force this October: National Minimum Wage The following hourly rates of national minimum wage will apply…
Sickness and Holiday Pay Update
Sickness whilst on annual leave used to be considered by employers as an unfortunate circumstance that was borne by the employee. A recent Court of Appeal decision highlights the changes made to this area of law…
Auto Enrolment - Regulations Finalised
The new Regulations on auto enrolment will come into force on 1 October 2012. Small employers will not be subject to auto enrolment until June 2015 at the earliest. Small employers will now only have to establish…
NHS Trust Fined Record Sum of £325,000 Following Data Breach
The highest ever fine issued by the Information Commissioner's Officer (ICO) in respect of a Data Protection Act (DPA) breach has been levied - £325,000. The unlucky recipient is Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals…
Setting up in Competition with your Former Employer
Some while ago I prepared article for clients about the implications of the High Court decision in Customer Systems plc v. Ranson. Interestingly, although much of the original Judgment still stands, one significant…
Data Protection - Further Fines
The Information Commissioner is increasing its campaign in relation to serious breaches of the Data Protection Act. Click here to read a previous article about an NHS Trust who were fined a record sum of £325,000…
GP Practices: Beware the Consequences of Not Having a Practice Partnership Agreement
If a GP practice does not have in place a partnership agreement the provisions of the Partnership Act 1890 will apply. These provisions are archaic and can have disastrous consequences. Now is a good time to establish…
