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- Employment Law
The Work Christmas Party: How to ensure you still have a job the next day
Our Christmas tradition has always been to write an article aimed at employers, giving guidance on how to prepare for the work Christmas party and ...
- Employment Law
Workplace Relationships – Should they be permitted?
The recent high-profile departure of Steve Easterbrook, the Chief Executive of the fast food chain McDonalds, has sparked debate on whether employers ...
- Employment Law
Equal Opportunities – The benefits for an employer in getting it right
A recent Employment Tribunal decision has found in favour of two Claimants in their discrimination claims against both their employer, Capita, and ...
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Thomas Cook – Are they ‘off the hook’ to their employees?
This morning saw the demise of yet another iconic British tour operator and airline; Thomas Cook. Thomas Cook has ceased trading with immediate ...
- Employment Law
Need to suspend an Employee? Our Top Tips!
As a general rule, some employers will suspend employees when they are suspected of committing gross misconduct. However, employers should be ...
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Providing Employee References
Two questions asked by employers alike are: Do I have to provide an ex-employee with a reference? If I provide a reference, what can I say in it? ...
- Employment Law
School’s out but its business as usual?!
Whilst children are eagerly awaiting the end of the school year and the fun that the summer holidays hold for them, it is often a difficult time for ...
- Employment Law
Off to pastures new?
Theresa May has resigned as Prime Minister and the leader of the Conservative Party with effect from the 7th June 2019. Following such a high-profile ...
- Employment Law
The ‘Naked’ Truth of Redundancies
Two weeks ago, we saw the demise of a further restaurant chain. Jamie Oliver, known for being the Naked Chef, said he was devasted that 22 of his 25 ...
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A step too far – has entertainment become a substitute for compassion?
ITV’s popular Jeremey Kyle Show which has been running for 14 years has been hastily axed following the recent suicide of a guest, just a week ...