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,…
Blue badge holders win parking review
A Lincoln man, described as 'a Champion for disability rights', has successfully won his fight to get Lincoln Council to review its decision on car parking charges introduced for blue badge holders in April 2009. The…
Auction Sales On The Up
Auction Sales On The Up
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…
Put someone in power
When a close family member or friend loses capacity to deal with their own affairs, it can be a stressful time for all involved. Difficult times like these can be made worse if there is no Enduring or Lasting Power…
The Real Deal
Ownership of one of the UK's largest suppliers of natural stone changed hands just before Christmas via a Management Buy Out, thanks to support from experts at Wake Smith & Tofields. The Chesterfield based Realstone…
Justice for Taylors Tea workers
Three workers from Taylors of Harrogate have agreed an out of court settlement to manage the symptoms of Tinnitus, after developing the hearing condition whilst working for the well known Yorkshire firm. Wake…
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.…
