Holiday Rights For Part Time Workers - Important New European Ruling
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has handed down a ruling arising from an Austrian case which has important implications for workers rights in the UK under the Working Time Regulations. The ECJ were asked to…
Employees playing away during the World Cup...
With the World Cup just around the corner, Wimbledon coming up and only two years until the London Olympics, now is the perfect time to consider a range of workplace policies. It is becoming increasingly easy for…
Additional paternity leave regulations 2010
You can be forgiven for not getting over excited about the numerous and variously titled Regulations concerning paternity leave and pay which all came into effect on 6 April 2010, because none of them will actually…
The future of employment law
How many people have actually read a political party manifesto? Now available online and in all good book shops, the manifesto contains the colourful hopes and intentions of a party encased in a glossy cover. Ranging…
Eruption in employee absence
Companies have been faced with a dilemma as a result of the Icelandic volcano eruption and resulting ash cloud as employees remain stranded around the world after an extended Easter break. Workers have been…
Sick note to fit note: Is your business ready for the changes?
When was the last time you reviewed your staff handbook? Do you know what your current sickness and absence policy says? Are you prepared for imminent changes? From the 6 April 2010 'Fit Notes' are set to replace…
Employers ordered to tackle obesity in the workplace
Employers will be under a duty from next year to provide time and amenities for employees to undertake compulsory exercise in a move by Europe to tackle obesity. Also intended to encourage teamwork and creativity,…
Bosses fall short on employment law
Only 34% of bosses understand their obligations on employment law and act directly*. That's according to the latest research from the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) released this week (17.02.10). To…
Let it snow....
It might look like a Christmas card outside, but the recent "deep freeze" has the potential to cause chaos for businesses and employers. Sudden snow showers and a reported salt crisis have made many journeys treacherous.…
Allowing legal representation in employment disciplinary hearings - What employers need to know
For some years (since the Employment Relations Act 1999) all employers have ensured that employees are provided with their statutory rights to be accompanied by a trade union representative or fellow worker at any…
