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52% of employees would steal their employer’s property before leaving their employment. Nearly a quarter would take customer contact details, while a similar number would take stationery. These are the...
The Agency Workers Regulations 2010
The Agency Workers Regulations 2010 will come into effect in October 2011. There has been much concern within the recruitment sector about the introduction of this new legislation, and the liabilities...
Employment Law Update
Michael Delaney’s Employment law update was recently picked up by ADR People and published in their bulletin. The piece talks about
• Sick Notes replaced by “Fit Notes”
• The right to request...
Risky Business – Lying on CVs
Whilst the implications when someone has lied on their CV will to some extent depend on the nature of the falsehood, any job applicant who bends the truth on their CV will be taking a real risk.
At...
Chartered Institute of Personel Development Employment Law Update 2010.
I am presenting an employment law seminar to the CIPD North London branch on Wednesday 21 April 2010 at Middlesex University Hendon Campus, The Burroughs NW4 4BT. The seminar will be looking at some recent...
Whistleblower at Cleveland and Redcar Borough Council – A Cautionary Tale
The case of a council worker who was harassed and then sacked for blowing the whistle on the Council’s management provides some useful lessons for businesses that have to deal with allegations from employees...
Unsalaried positions – what’s the legal position
I was surprised when I opened up a popular law weekly magazine to find that a law firm was looking for “highly competent paralegals to work 3 days per week in an unsalaried position to progress to a...
Need advice on a compromise agreement?
Are you negotiating with your employer about the terms of your exit from your employer, or have you received a compromise agreement from them? This is a legally binding agreement which will come into effect...
Employers have opportunity to quiz Alastair Darling
This morning as part of the local business community I had an opportunity to ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer two questions in relation to the Governments policy on pensions and care for the elderly,...
Employers demand greater skills for our 21st Century economy
Matthew Arnold & Baldwin's employment team launched its HR Forum for local employers at lunch time today. We were delighted to hear from Sal Brinton a Director of the Association of Universities in...